- Collaborative, forward-thinking team setting
- Opportunity to influence key business outcomes
- Support for your professional growth and development
About GWA
Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary.
For over a century, we've been crafting high-quality, innovative products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven, and Clark.
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? GWA Group is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our team and drive excellence across finance, accounting, taxation, reporting, and treasury.
About The Role
As Senior Finance Manager at GWA Group, you will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, taxation, reporting, and treasury operations. You'll ensure accurate financial processes, manage audits, and maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and tax obligations. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the integrity of financial information across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Taxation
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Ensure accurate month-end, quarterly, and half-yearly closing
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding matters promptly
- Manage the external audit process and act as the key contact for auditors
- Prepare income tax information and oversee tax compliance and planning
- Assist with income tax provisions and deferred tax accounting journals
- Oversee monthly BAS and PAYG submissions
- Supervise compliance with indirect taxes (FBT, Payroll Tax, Withholding Tax)
- Monitor and manage transfer pricing documentation for ATO and IRD compliance
Reporting
- Prepare Financial Statements and ARC papers (as required)
- Ensure full compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies
Treasury
- Support the Group Financial Controller and CFO in managing treasury operations
- Oversee daily cash management and loan rollovers, including cashflow preparation
- Prepare treasury risk reports and weekly FX updates
- Monitor financial covenant calculations for banking facility compliance
- Maintain accurate hedge documentation in line with accounting standards
About You
At GWA Group, our Senior Finance Manager is more than a numbers expert—they're a trusted leader, a mentor, and a technical guru.
With over five years in finance management, you'll bring your CPA or CA credentials and deep expertise in accounting, taxation, and treasury to the table.
You'll inspire your team, guide them through complex challenges, and set the standard for excellence.
If you're ready to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to shine.
Why join us?
Join a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation that is deeply committed to fostering innovation and promoting sustainability in all aspects of our operations.
Enjoy comprehensive access to professional development opportunities through our iLearn platform, designed to support your career growth and enhance your skill set. This resource offers a variety of courses and training programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of our team members.
Thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment that genuinely values individual growth and teamwork. We believe that when our employees succeed, the organisation as a whole flourishes, and we work together to create an atmosphere where everyone can achieve their full potential.
At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.
When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.
We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.
What can you expect from us?
Join us as we continue on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world. We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.
Aside from a supportive and cooperative culture where you'll be set up for success and know that you're making a real difference from day one.
Some of the benefits we'll offer you include:
- Hybrid working options
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
- An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
- Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
- ‘Great Rewards' program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
- ‘Bathrooms & More' program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
- Volunteer and Community Service Leave
- Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover
Ready to apply?
Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!
Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.
Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies for this position.