Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Preparation of statutory financials, US GAAP reports, and management accounts for each Product Service Line (PSL).
• Oversee monthly management accounts and analysis of trends, forecasts, and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate annual budget plans and forecasts (quarterly, monthly, weekly).
• Analyse and disseminate financial and non-financial information for management.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility across all departments.
• Manage key projects, including acquisitions, systems implementation, and reporting processes.
• Provide recommendations on business opportunities and financial implications.
• Offer detailed cost analysis of products and services, supporting process and business improvement.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Process Management:

• Develop and maintain a robust accounting framework.
• Oversee the development of accounting software systems, ensuring they become the sole reporting application.
• Ensure finance processes and policies are documented, updated, and communicated across the business.

General Accounting:

• Manage bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely payments.
• Review fortnightly payroll, PAYG summaries, superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee timely reconciliation of bank accounts and provide cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and tax obligations (income tax, BAS, FBT returns).2/2

Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with statutory, government, and ethical standards.
• Maintain best practices according to accounting, audit, government, and tax standards.
• Ensure adherence to the company's code of conduct.

People Management:

• Manage the Finance Team, monitor performance, and implement KPIs.
• Mentor and coach team members for effective finance operations.
• Work with HR on training plans and conduct performance reviews.

Mentoring and Coaching:

• Stay updated on industry changes and ensure relevant information is communicated to staff.
• Mentor team members to improve job performance.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and team-building activities.

Reporting:

• Ensure timely submission of statutory and corporate reports, including annual audited financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Develop and implement regular finance activity and project status reports.
• Liaise with management to review revenue, expenditure, and forecasts.
• Report people/performance issues to HR.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with minimal supervision from the General Manager/Regional Financial Controller.
• Supervise other personnel as required.
• Ensure personal and team safety and report unsafe conditions.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Execute tasks with initiative, leadership, and minimal supervision.

Safety Awareness:

• Comply with safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Participate in safety inductions and QHSE programs.