Finance & Operations Manager

Finance & Operations Manager Join a well-respected, fast-growing advisory and insolvency firm Step into a key role within the team and have your contributions recognised and seen across all levels of the firm Full time, Fixed Term contract (12 Month Maternity Leave Cover) Sydney CBD location. OUR CLIENTS BUSINESS Our client is a one of Australia’s fastest growing advisory and insolvency firms, operating nationally across multiple offices. The firm is recognised for its structured, modern and high-performance approach to insolvency and restructuring, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, governance, and operational excellence. With a nationwide team at the ready, they love finding solutions for people facing fincial difficulties. The business is oriented by their core values of innovation, focus, action-oriented approach and understanding. Through their innoviatve approach to the services they provide, they are breaking the boundaries of a traditional practice. With ample opportunities for career development, growth and the ability to work on meaningful and interesting tasks, there is no better time to join this impressive and growing firm. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance and Operations professional to step into a pivotal role on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s finance and operational functions, ensuring the business continues to perform, comply, and grow during this period. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of finance management, regulatory compliance, and operational governance, and will be comfortable operating both strategically – partnering with the Board and CEO – and hands-on in the day-to-day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Manage all ATO obligations (BAS, GST, PAYG withholding, tax compliance) and oversee creditor/ATO payment plans, including negotiation and ongoing management where required. Oversee all bank account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with the firm’s internal records. Oversee payroll and employee-related statutory obligations, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance. Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational processes, systems and controls to support business efficiency and growth. Manage the relationship with the firm's external accounting and advisory providers, ensuring quality outputs, compliance and timely delivery of services. Manage payment processing and inter-entity transfers, maintaining robust controls and approvals processes. Maintain accurate transaction records and conduct monthly analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimisation. Provide oversight of the firm’s outsourced accounting function, managing the relationship with the third-party provider to ensure quality outputs, deadlines, and accuracy. Lead, manage, and support the internal accounts team, setting clear priorities, providing guidance, and ensuring high standards of performance and accuracy. Review and approve expense reimbursements for management through the firm’s Employment Hero platform, ensuring compliance with expense policies. Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports to the CEO and Board, providing clear insights into the firm’s financial position, performance, and key metrics. Respond to ad hoc Board information requests and provide financial analysis and commentary to support informed decision-making. Ensure the firm meets all finance and operations obligations from a regulatory, compliance, and governance perspective, having regard to relevant industry guidelines and ASIC requirements applicable to insolvency practitioners. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational and financial risks, escalating issues to the CEO and Board as appropriate. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You’re an experienced Finance & Operations leader who can confidently partner with the CEO and Board at a strategic level while rolling up your sleeves to ensure the day-to-day finance function runs smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. Specifically, you'll bring: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance and/or operations management role, ideally within a financial or professional services environment. Demonstrated experience managing ATO obligations, BAS lodgements, and tax compliance for a business entity. Strong understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, and month-end processes. Proven ability to lead and manage a small team, driving accountability and performance. Experience managing relationships with external accounting providers or outsourced finance functions. High level of proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB) and strong Excel/data skills. Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in a professional services context. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders, including Board members CPA or CA qualified Additionally, your application will stand out if you have: Experience in the insolvency, restructuring, legal, or accounting sectors. Familiarity with Employment Hero or similar HR/payroll and expense management platforms. Experience in policy development and process improvement initiatives. HOW TO APPLY As our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we want to hear from a wide range of candidates that read about this opportunity and feel closely aligned to our business and this opportunity. Please apply with a copy of your resume via this LinkedIn Job Advert For further information, please contact Georgia Roberts from Partale Talent at [email protected] .