Finance Manager

Practice/Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: Sydney, Australia

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

About us

BTS is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with about 1,100 professionals in 36 offices across six continents.

We focus on the people side of strategy, working with leaders at all levels to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions into actions, and deliver results.

At our core, we believe people learn best by doing. For 35 years, we've been designing engaging, impactful experiences that foster learning, build capabilities, and drive business success. It's strategy made personal.

We serve diverse client needs, including strategy execution, leadership development, assessment, business acumen, sales transformation, coaching, digital solutions, events, and services.

We partner with nearly 450 organizations, including over 40 of the world's 100 largest corporations. BTS is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol BTS B. For more information, visit

What you´ll do at BTS

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join our Australia team, responsible for managing daily financial operations and providing insights to support business growth. This full-time role requires attention to detail and the ability to support leadership with accurate, timely financial information.

You will collaborate with the Assistant Accountant, regional leadership, and global finance teams to ensure financial rigor, compliance, and actionable insights that impact our projects and client relationships.

Location: Sydney office (minimum 4 days per week in-office).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily accounting processes, month-end close activities, reconciliations, AP/AR, general ledger entries, and financial statements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, cash management, and working capital planning.
• Coordinate monthly payroll: liaise with vendors, validate calculations, oversee leave management.
• Ensure statutory and tax compliance, coordinate with auditors and tax agents.

Commercial Finance & Business Partnership

• Support pricing, margin analysis, and project profitability assessments.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports with clear insights into financial results and variances.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and project teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor the Accounts Assistant to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and workflows.
• Contribute to ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support global and regional finance initiatives.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis or projects as assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA Australia or equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in finance, including external audit and commercial finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and compliance.
• Experience in financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to translate financial data into practical insights and communicate effectively.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to work independently within a small team.
• Experience in services, consulting, or project-based businesses is a plus.

PREFERRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Hands-on approach and close involvement with the business.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, positive, and collaborative.
• Strong organizational skills and task prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills across functions and seniority levels.