Join an award-winning independent media and creative agency with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, impactful work for some of Australia's best-known brands.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a critical, hands-on role at the heart of the business and work closely with the CEO and Owner to shape financial performance and operational effectiveness.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Manager is responsible for the full end-to-end finance function, ensuring the integrity of financial processes, managing statutory and compliance obligations, and providing commercial insights to support decision-making across the agency.
This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, operating in a fast-paced SME environment, and being both strategic and hands-on.
Key Responsibilities
Managing full month-end close including journals, reconciliations, accruals and revenue recognition
Maintaining an accurate general ledger and strong internal controls
Delivering monthly management reporting with clear commentary and insights
Overseeing all statutory and regulatory lodgments (BAS, FBT, GST, payroll tax, insurances)
Managing payroll end-to-end via Employment Hero (largely automated)
Forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management
Providing commercial insights on client performance, margins and resource planning
Overseeing AP workflows, supplier management and payment runs
Working with external accountants on tax returns and corporate reporting
The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate is a resilient, adaptable finance professional who thrives in an environment that is fast-moving, hands-on and occasionally ad hoc.
You will bring strong technical capability alongside commercial understanding, with the confidence to partner with senior leaders and business owners.
Key Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce
CA/CPA qualification preferred
Experience in a creative, media, digital, consulting or project-based environment
Ability to operate in a standalone and autonomous role
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
Competitive salary package on offer dependent on experience
High autonomy and genuine ownership of the finance function
Work-from-anywhere flexibility for 2 weeks per year
WFH flexibility
On-site car parking
Direct access to the CEO and Owner with real influence on business performance
Inclusive, collaborative and creative workplace culture
How to Apply
If you are a hands-on, commercially astute finance professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please click "Apply" to submit your application.
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