Finance Manager

2 hours ago

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Baby Bunting Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Work options:
Hybrid

At Baby Bunting, we believe in
supporting and inspiring confident parenting
. As Australia's leading baby goods retailer, we're looking for an exceptional Finance Manager to join our Finance team on a 12-month maternity leave contract.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role will involve leading a finance team, ensuring compliance with statutory audit, tax, and legal requirements, and working closely with external auditors and tax agents.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Oversee month-end and year-end financial close process
  • Ensure accurate, timely delivery of month-end Board Packs and Management Packs
  • Review balance sheets and financial reports to ensure accuracy and reliability before distribution to the business
  • Manage compliance reporting for Australia and New Zealand including FBT, GST, Income Tax, Times Payment Reporting and Bank Covenants Reporting
  • Lead the external audit process
  • Act as the primary contact for financial matters, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving meaningful change in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Manage and resolve technical accounting challenges, including the interpretation and application of accounting standards, preparation of position papers, and coordination with auditors
  • Collaborate on ad hoc initiatives by contributing to task execution and ensuring thorough project documentation
  • Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA)
  • Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the retail industry
  • Experience in a similar role, managing a small finance function
  • Excellent understanding of accounting principles, regulatory requirements and tax regulations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), leadership abilities and decision-making abilities
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and financial strategy development

What's In It For You

  • Opportunity to be a key member of the finance leadership team
  • Partner closely with the CFO, Head of Finance, and Head of FP&A
  • Exposure to senior decision-making and strategy across the business
  • Scope to shape finance strategy and drive meaningful change
  • Chance to lead, mentor, and develop a talented finance team
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise is valued
  • Employee discount

Please note;

  • Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
  • Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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