Finance & Operation Manager

Finance & Operations Manager, where strategy meets execution.

In this key role, you'll be reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with Finance, IT & Operations, Workforce, HR and the Senior Leadership team to ensure business performance through financial data and insights while managing day-to-day operations and driving process improvements that support growth and efficiency.

The right candidate will be comfortable with the operational elements of the role, including reviewing and preparing contracts, as well as leading our internal IT operations and driving the company toward operational excellence.

If you're a proactive self-starter with end-to-end accounting experience and a passion for operational efficiency through continuous improvement, this is your chance to help shape the future of a fast-growing consulting firm.

About The Role
Finance

• Manage the company's day-to-day financial operations, including working capital and P&L
• Deliver month-end reporting across the business and projects on revenue, profitability and margins, including variance analysis and key commentary on financial performance analysis and budget recommendations
• Review and authorise all Customer invoices aligned to SOWS/POs, timesheet data and any customer-specific requirements, which are all prepared by the Finance Associate
• Review and authorise financial transactions across Australia & Pakistan, which are prepared by the Finance Associate or Pakistan Operations Manager, including accruals/journals, bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable & receivable, along with the lodgement of Superannuation, Payroll Tax, IAS & BAS
• Continuously evaluate the financial performance of the business by analysing trends, identifying potential risks or opportunities, and adjusting forecasts as needed to ensure smooth financial operations
• Anticipate challenges and implement strategies to optimise cash flow, and provide projections
• Work closely with the HR and Recruitment Manager on hiring which is financially aligned to business growth, capacity plans and pipeline through forecasting and financial modelling
• Work closely with the Workforce Manager to understand project financials, including rates and profitability, to ensure overall business performance

Operations

• Review customer and supplier NDAs, MSAs and contracts to identify commercial risks and prepare a summary of terms to be discussed and negotiated with an understanding the obligations with NDAs - Pre-sales
• Execute contracts, ensure compliance, and deliver excellent service throughout the client lifecycle
• Work with the IT Specialist to respond to vendor setup & IT security requests
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and ensure resources are allocated effectively to meet business goals
• Coordinate activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements
• Manage business insurances, subscriptions, and IT expenditure aligned with requirements
• Manage day-to-day operations, overseeing workflows to ensure efficiency, productivity, and the smooth execution of business activities
• Review and improve systems, processes, and documentation across the business

About you:

• 5+ years in a finance, accounting, or operations role, in an IT Consulting firm
• Proficient with Xero, Google Sheets / Excel, BAS, payroll, accounts, and cash flow management
• Proven experience with financial analysis and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting
• Hands-on experience streamlining processes & implementing improvements
• Strong leadership that can drive results and process improvement through others
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to translate numbers into business decisions
• Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in Slack, JIRA, and the Google Suite
• Familiarity with Australian financial regulations including BAS, IAS, Superannuation, and Payroll Tax compliance