Expected Salary - $120,000 to $140,000 p.a.+ (subject to experience and performance bonus/commissions).Company DescriptionSimic Financial partners with dynamic, growth-focused businesses ($1M to $50M turnover), providing CFO-level expertise without the full-time cost. Based in vibrant Geelong but supporting businesses remotely Australia-wide, our modern and fast-growing firm offers rewarding careers, excellent remuneration, and significant bonus potential. Join our collaborative, energetic team of talented professionals who balance meaningful, high-impact work with genuine lifestyle flexibility and personal well-being. We are rapidly growing with the aim of being the largest Virtual CFO Firm in Aus!About this Unique Opportunity:Finance Manager/CFO role, located primarily on-site in Geelong VIC, offered as very flexible full-time or part-time.A distinctive position working alongside a Virtual CFO Advisor, assisting an extensive portfolio of rapidly growing clients across diverse industries. You will also manage your own clients and quickly transition into CFO Advisory work yourself, with support. Really acting as a \"Junior Virtual CFO Advisor\"Ideal for an ambitious professional eager to transition from traditional accounting into high-impact financial advisory and CFO-level responsibilities.Who You'll Work With:Dynamic businesses poised for growth, including:Restaurant groups preparing to franchise.Innovative tech startups actively raising capital.SMEs seeking increased profitability and streamlined financial processes.What You'll Do:Provide practical, hands-on financial management and strategic business advisory services.Support the Virtual CFO Advisor by preparing insightful financial analyses, forecasting, reporting, and delivering strategic engage with clients, helping them navigate significant financial decisions, business expansions, and growth and implement scalable financial plans tailored to individual business goals.Oversee/manage both our internal bookkeeping team, and guide our client's bookkeepersCollaborate closely with clients to improve profitability, cash flow, and overall financial health.Performance-Based Incentives & Growth Opportunities:Attractive commission and incentive structure for successfully bringing on new clients and expanding existing client engagements.Recognized contribution to fostering positive team culture, rewarded through targeted incentives and professional development opportunities.Clear progression pathway toward Virtual CFO responsibilities, including significant earning potential via generous commission structures down the track (think of this role as \"Junior Virtual CFO Advisor\")We Proudly Offer: Attractive, above-market pay with clear growth team of A Players - we only hire and work with the best!Generous bonuses linked directly to your contribution and company success.Flexible hours and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.Vibrant, supportive, young professional team culture.Ideal Candidate QualificationsExpert-level knowledge of Xero; familiarity with FathomHQ highly desirable.Very strong experience with Small to Medium Businesses in an advisory capacityStrong experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.Solid background in profitability optimization, management reporting, and financial advisory.Excellent leadership capabilities and collaborative mindset.Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.Relevant professional qualifications (CA or CPA preferred).