Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley are partnering with a growing Australian firm with a global presence that specialises in Mortgage Insurance. They are seeking a Finance Manager to join their high performing team based in the Sydney CBD.

You will report into the Head of Finance and will work closely with the finance team. This role has a big focus on FP&A, financial reporting, strategy and producing meaningful insights that can be shared with the board, executives and audit committees.

You will be a team player who thrives off collaboration and interaction as you will be working in a close-knit team. This is an exciting time to join as you will be an integral part of the company's Australian growth, so adaptability and not being adverse to change is essential for this role as the business continues to evolve and shape.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial forecasting and analysis models, including spreadsheets, to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses and dashboards, linking them to commentaries and meaningful insights, that would be presented by the Head of Finance to the Board and the Executives.
• Evaluate and refine both short and long-term financial strategic objectives, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into operational performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual finance processes, including statutory, regulatory, group, and management reporting. Prepare financial statements and be the point of contact for internal and external auditors, to ensure compliance is upheld.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with 6 years experience working at a Financial Services/Insurance firm, or 3 years experience post qualification.
• Experience using Workday and Anaplan and have advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, US GAAP and APRA reporting standards.
• Detail orientated especially under time pressure, with a passion for data and reporting.
• Naturally curious mindset with the confidence to question things and suggest improvements.

This is an exciting time to join this growing insurance firm to help define and contribute to the success of the finance team. With a collaborative culture and the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of projects this is a great opportunity for an experienced finance manager to gain exposure to the world of insurance, or a senior financial accountant looking for that next step in their career. On top of this, you are eligible for a competitive annual bonus!

If this new opportunity sounds aligned to your career goals, then reach out to Abhisha Pradhan today for a confidential discussion as the client is looking to hire as soon as possible.