Finance Manager

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We're seeking an accomplished Finance Manager to lead our finance strategy and support Dragonfly's continued growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, strategic insight, leadership qualities, and the ability to connect operational performance with financial outcomes. You'll be a hands-on financial leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at driving stakeholder alignment through the management of local and international teams.

About Dragonfly:

Dragonfly stands for a different way of doing e-commerce delivery in Australia. Drawing on over three decades of experience as a market leader in Canada and since launching in 2021 in Australia we have rapidly grown across the country to better serve our customers and increase market share. Using the latest technologies and the right people ensures greater efficiencies, better results, and a superior customer experience.

At Dragonfly, it's the littlest details that make the difference. We are a fast-paced company with a firm grip on market growth. We boast an agile working environment and do not shy away from challenges. Every member of our team is on the ground to guarantee on-time deliveries to doorsteps all around Australia.

Position Overview:

As the Finance Manager, you will lead the finance function within a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation. This role serves as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing financial leadership and insight to support informed decision-making and long-term business success.

You will play a pivotal role in connecting operational performance with financial outcomes, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution. Key responsibilities include oversight of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management, while driving continuous improvement in efficiency and cost optimisation. You will also be responsible for a team of finance professionals, whose functions include pricing and revenue management, commercial analytics and performance, and transactional finance and accounting.

Success in this position will require strong stakeholder management across both local and international markets, as well as the ability to foster engagement and alignment within a diverse finance team spanning offshore and onshore operations.

The ideal candidate combines commercial acumen with strategic foresight, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance financial performance, strengthen governance, and contribute to Dragonfly's continued growth and evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Business partnership and financial advisory

• Work closely with operational teams to analyse financial performance and key drivers.

• Challenge business decisions with fact-based financial insights.

• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

• Act as the liaison between Finance and Operations, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.

• Communicate and present financial information to senior operations management.

• Oversee the work of and provide direction to Finance team members, acting as a coach and mentor.

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

• Assist in preparing the bottom-up budget in close collaboration with the various departments.

• Support rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to enhance financial planning.

• Monitor actual performance versus budget, explaining variances and trends.

• Contribute to financial models that improve decision-making and resource allocation.

Performance tracking and reporting

• Develop KPI dashboards and reports to provide insight into financial and operational metrics.

• Perform variance analyses and identify risks and opportunities.

• Support the tracking of cost efficiency and process improvements.

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to answer key business questions.

Month-end close and subsidiary financial package (Accounting)

• Own the end-to-end month-end close for the subsidiary entity, including journal entries (accruals, prepaids, deferrals), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), fixed assets, COGS, and payroll accruals.

• Prepare and deliver the monthly accounting financial package to the parent company by the group deadline (WD+5), including trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis vs. budget/prior year, management commentary, and KPI deck.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all balance sheet reconciliations each month; maintain a documented close checklist and sign-off controls; remediate reconciling items on a timely basis.

• Maintain the subsidiary ledger in the ERP and mapping to the group chart of accounts; perform consolidation uploads and reporting in the group system (Microsoft Business Central).

• Coordinate intercompany invoicing/confirmations and tax compliance support (e.g., GST/HST/QST); prepare audit support and respond to external/internal auditor requests.

• Partner with FP&A to roll actuals into forecasts promptly and support cash, working capital, and capex reporting for the group.

Data analysis and process improvement

• Use Power BI and other analytics tools to automate and streamline reporting.

• Work with large data sets to derive meaningful insights and trends.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.

• Improve financial reporting processes to increase accuracy and speed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum five years' experience in an equivalent role post-CPA qualification. Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, business analysis, or a related field.

• Experience leading a team of finance professionals to achieve specific organisational outcomes is essential

• Proficiency with Power BI and ERP systems (Microsoft).

• Ability to work with large data sets and present clear, actionable insights.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to bridge with operational teams.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Why join Dragonfly?

• Enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Competitive remuneration package + performance-based bonus.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement.
• Free on-site car park.
• Growth and development opportunities in both Australia and Canada.
• Opportunity to make an impact and be a part of a rapidly growing Company.

Seize this opportunity to lead a high-performing finance function and drive strategic success with Dragonfly –

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Dragonfly stands for a different way of doing e-commerce delivery in Australia.

Drawing on over three decades of experience as a market leader in Canada, Dragonfly is a new subsidiary that is hitting the ground running. Using the latest technologies and the right people ensures greater efficiencies, better results, and a superior customer experience.

At Dragonfly, it's the littlest details that make the difference. We are a fast-paced company with a firm grip on market growth. We boast an agile working environment and do not shy away from challenges. Every member of our team is on the ground to guarantee on-time deliveries to doorsteps all around Australia.

Welcome to Dragonfly.