Finance Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Melbourne, Victoria

Company

Michael Page

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Accounting & Finance

Industry

Financial Services

Job summary

About Our Client

Our client is one of Australia's leading Fund Managers with a range of actively managed fundamental equities, fixed income and multi-asset solutions. They have an established track record of delivering strong performance. With one of the industries most respected leadership teams, this is a rare opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the main responsibilities of the role will include;

- Review balance sheet files for the Group
- Intragroup cashflow management including facilitating treasury and cash management for the business including cash forecasting
- Review (and where necessary posting) of all accounting transactions for the business.
- Approve and organise payment of all business-related expense payments
- Prepare and facilitate financial and management reports to business stakeholders including Boards, Leadership Committees, and clients (as required)
- Ensure and monitor financial compliance to regulatory licences held by the business
- Preparation of statutory reporting and year-end financial statements and coordination of statutory audit and assurance
- Monitor and maintain internal controls as they relate to financial operations.
- Coordinate establishment of annual financial budgets, and operate an efficient cost and expense management process through budgetary control.
- Ensure business finances are properly administered, monitored and approved, including credit control, accurate and timely preparation of fee / revenue invoices, and vendor disbursements.
- Ensure and facilitate accurate and timely closure of books / ledgers each month.
- Prepare and accurately account for monthly tax. Ensure monthly Business Activity Statement, annual Fringe Benefit Tax, annual Income Tax and annual Payroll Tax reconciliation lodgements.
- Ensure appropriate Transfer Pricing documentation is prepared and on record for all related party arrangements.
- Aiding, as required, enterprise growth through organic and non-organic growth including mergers and acquisition and new product / service launches
- Assist Financial Controller with corporate strategy and business planning analysis, financial performance forecasting, scenario modelling, expense and product profitability analysis.
- Advise on the proper allocation of resources e.g. product life cycle management (launches and termination)
- Work with team and product leaders on product / service profitability models
- Drive the development of financial models that deliver reliable forecasts of both financial and management metrics
- Producing monthly internal management reports in alignment to group finance needs as required
- Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
- Management, calculation and monitoring of regulatory capital

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be able to display the following;

- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or related discipline (e.g., finance, legal, commerce)
- CPA / CA qualification essential
- Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar role within the finance or funds management role
- Well-developed analytical skills - High level attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a multi-locational business and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed presentation skills and reporting know-how
- Strong MS office skills, particularly Excel and other financial database skills
- Ability to think outside the box and work through complex problems/issues

What's on Offer

Your commitment in delivering the best outcomes for the business will be rewarded with a lucrative package. You will be working for a large corporate that will offer excellent career development opportunities.