Lead all financial and management reporting across multiple entities, including statutory reporting and audit coordination Tertiary Education services organisation servicing Western Sydney for the last 35 years Western Sydney location with 2 days working from home Lead Finance Across Education Company Background With nearly 10 tertiary campuses across Western Sydney, our privately owned education services client operates in one of the fastest growing population areas of NSW. With fit-for-purpose learning environments and targeted student support catering to all learning needs and careers, our client is well-positioned to take advantage of the burgeoning Western Sydney population. Following a full operational review, our client is now seeking a Group Finance Manager who combines strong technical acumen with proven business partnering experience to drive financial performance and support key stakeholders across the organisation. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, while enjoying a genuine work/life balance, including 2 days working from home each week. The Role Manage Assistant Accountant and consolidate Group Accounting/FP&A functions Oversee annual statutory reporting and audit processes Produce monthly management accounts and consolidated country-level reporting; prepare departmental budget reports Lead the annual budget process for the regional office and construction capital activities Control monthly balance sheet reconciliations (including payroll and fixed assets) Manage the monthly payroll process, approvals, and related accounting entries Prepare detailed monthly financial overviews for new-build campuses and present to various boards Lead monthly project accounting: budget vs actuals, margin variance, WIP, and cost-to-complete Develop and maintain rolling project-level cash flow forecasts; identify cash needs and receivable timing Your Background CPA (or equivalent) qualification preferred Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline Proven experience in financial accounting and management reporting Experience in multi-entity or complex organisational environments (Education would be fabulous!) or first-time mover in Business Services If you are keen to apply for this Group Finance Manager role, please contact Kent Maxwell at Richard Lloyd on , quoting reference 10048 or click on 'apply now' below. Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.
