Role Overview :
We are looking for a hands-on and strategic Finance Manager to lead our financial planning and performance functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial reporting, cost structure analysis, and cashflow planning with a keen eye on optimisation and risk management.
This role is pivotal in supporting decision-making for the CEO and GM, ensuring data-backed insights are integrated into business planning and growth strategies. The Finance Manager will also oversee statutory compliance, annual audits, and grant-related matters, and be a key business partner across departments.
Responsibilities & Duties :
1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the preparation and consolidation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, complete with in-depth variance and trend analysis.
- Analyse actual performance vs. budget / forecast and provide actionable insights to department heads and leadership.
- Develop rolling forecasts and budget models, including sensitivity / scenario analysis.
- Build and maintain cost stacks to support pricing strategies and margin analysis.
2. Data-Driven Optimisation & Business Partnering
Analyse key cost and revenue drivers to identify improvement opportunities.Translate financial and operational data into insights that guide business decisions.Work closely with the CEO, GM, and department heads to align financial strategies with business goals.3. Cashflow Planning and Expense Monitoring
Develop effective cashflow planning frameworks and track liquidity closely.Monitor seasonality and expenditure trends, tracking Year-To-Date (YTD) vs. Year-To-Go (YTG) positions.Flag any potential shortfalls or spikes to ensure proactive resource management4. Audit, Risk & Compliance
Lead the end-to-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring readiness of financial documents.Identify, assess, and report on financial risks and opportunities monthly.Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including income tax, GST, and accounting standards.Support corporate secretarial deliverables and governance matters.5. Grants & Financial Support Programmes
Manage the application and claims process for relevant government grants or subsidies.Ensure documentation is audit-ready and submitted in a timely manner.Track utilisation of approved grants and maintain clear audit trails.Job Requirements :
1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA / CPA preferred.
2. At least 6-8 years of progressive experience in Finance, with a strong FP&A focus.
3. Strong knowledge of SFRS and statutory reporting.
4. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
5. Possesses a sense of inquisitiveness on work matters.
6. Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, as part of a team with strong work ethic.