Finance Manager

• Values-driven investment firm | Exceptional history of success | Passion for technology & innovation
• Newly created opportunity | Hands-on, broad and dynamic role reporting into an outstanding Head of Finance & Operations
• Highly competitive salary + bonus | Sydney CBD | Agile high growth culture

The Opportunity

This is a brilliant opportunity for a high-performing Finance Manager to join one of Australia's pre-eminent investment managers, Skip Capital.

Skip Capital is a private investment firm and family office based in Sydney, founded by Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar (co-founder of Atlassian). The firm invests in high-growth technology ventures and long-term infrastructure assets — spanning renewable energy, data infrastructure, and essential services. With a philosophy of patient capital and purposeful growth, Skip Capital partners with exceptional founders and management teams to build enduring, sustainable businesses.

This newly created role is ideal for a dynamic finance leader eager to help shape the continued growth of Skip Capital. The role will be challenging and exciting as you are overseeing the routine of the finance function while also being directly involved in process improvement, business partnering and commercial support.

The Role

This role offers broad exposure across financial and management reporting, tax, treasury, FP&A, and investment operations - ideal for a technically strong accountant seeking to build their career in a pivotal leadership role within the investment management space.

Reporting into a highly regarded Group Head of Finance & Operations, core responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial information.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support strategic and investment decision-making.
• Monitor portfolio performance and valuations, integrating investment data into group reporting.
• Prepare and present management accounts and consolidated reports that provide clear insight into performance and key metrics.
• Manage external advisors and ensure timely completion of financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory obligations.
• Forecast liquidity needs, oversee funding and cash positions, and optimise utilisation across entities.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting, and internal controls to drive efficiency and safeguard assets.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• CA/CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation
• A background in funds management, private equity/venture capital, family offices or adjacent sectors will be highly regarded
• Deep knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency with Xero (or similar ERP), strong Excel and financial modelling skills, and ideally, exposure to investment or business intelligence reporting tools
• Experience in driving process improvements and building robust financial governance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across finance and operations
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

The Next Step

If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, and you would like further details on the position, Skip Capital, or a copy of the position description, please contact Maxime Moffroid (Partner, ThompsonCook) for a confidential discussion on

Or alternatively, please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Sydney and Melbourne