Global Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia Xref Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Company Description

Xref is a global, best in class, HR and recruitment technology company that empowers organisations to hire with confidence and make data driven HR decisions. Recruit, retain and remember your people with Xref's automated reference, pulse and exit and Employee Engagement surveys.

We are a global, ASX-listed company (ASX:XF1) with users in 195 countries. When you work with Xref, you work with a vast array of clients of all sizes and industry backgrounds. Our users love and trust us - we have a 4.7 star rating out of 5 on Google, G2 and Capterra.

Xref's vision is to make it easier for the world to hire and track talent throughout their journey by changing the way organisations collect and action feedback from their people. We're growing rapidly with plenty of exciting new developments and opportunities in play

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Group Finance Manager to join our team in Sydney. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will lead a small team and take ownership of key finance processes, statutory reporting, and project delivery in line with company and regulatory deadlines.

This is a global focussed hands-on role where you'll combine leadership, technical expertise, and process improvement to ensure our financial operations are efficient, compliant, and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, supporting development and performance.
  • Deliver accurate monthly financial results in line with the Finance Calendar.
  • Manage dependencies across the group finance function (AP, AR, Commissions).
  • Prepare and review month-end journals, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Take ownership of the Capitalisation of Development Costs process and related technology systems.
  • Conduct variance analysis against prior periods and forecasts, maintaining clear documentation.
  • Produce insightful management and board reports with commentary.
  • Oversee half-year and full-year reporting processes, including reconciliations for auditors.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Consolidation and Disclosure Management (CDM), our external reporting software.

About You

You're an experienced finance professional with a track record of leading teams and delivering high-quality reporting within complex environments. You thrive under pressure, are detail-oriented, and have a "no surprises" approach to work.

Skills & Qualifications

  • CPA or CA qualification (Master's in Accounting desirable).
  • 10+ years' experience across financial management, reporting, and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and financial planning.
  • Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, Sage, ERP systems, and MS Office.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage peak workload periods (month-end, quarter-end, half-year, year-end).

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