Back to jobs

Finance Manager

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Finance Manager – Pathway to Finance Director

Join Bentleys

At Bentleys, we empower clients across Australia exceptional service. We seek a proactive Finance Manager to oversee and optimise the financial activities of our Operational Finance Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in starting at three days a week, with the potential to scale up to full-time.

The Role

As the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering timely financial services to our stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading the Operational Finance Team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Ensuring accurate processes across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Compliance, and Reporting.
  • Overseeing financial records to guarantee accuracy in AP, AR, and payroll.
  • Managing the month-end process, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L statements.
  • Preparing timely financial statements and tax submissions (BAS, FBT, ITR) while liaising with our internal tax specialist.
  • Ensuring transaction recording, general ledger reconciliations, and robust month-end processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitoring cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
  • Developing strategies to optimise working capital.
  • Providing financial insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Leading the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes.
  • Implementing cost control measures and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Streamlining financial workflows and reporting to enhance accuracy.
  • Supporting the rollout of new finance systems.
  • Identifying financial risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Developing vendor management processes to optimise outcomes.

About you

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in accounting and finance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
  • Strong preference for experience in the Professional Services industry (Accounting or Legal).
  • Proven experience in a finance leadership role with a focus on operational finance.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills; knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB preferred.
  • Experience with new systems implementation is desirable.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage and inspire a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Commitment to quality service and client relationships.

About Us

Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners/Directors and nearly 200 staff across three offices. With over 75 years of history, we provide professional support in business advisory, accounting, taxation, audit, investment advisory, risk assurance, corporate recovery, technology, HR, finance, and wealth management.

The Perks

We’ll look after you at Bentleys. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • Learning opportunities via our Career Builder Program and our Learning Management System (LMS) with thousands of self-paced modules.
  • Genuine potential for growth, development, and mentoring.
  • Professional memberships and subscriptions.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Bonus three days of annual leave each year.
  • Additional purchased leave scheme.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Direct access to senior staff and Partners.
  • Support for CA/CPA study, including financial assistance and study time.
  • Regular participation in social activities, corporate volunteering, and sporting events.
  • Monthly Mingle Social Event.
  • Active Social Club.
  • Health and Wellness initiatives, including:
    • 50% off Goodlife Gym memberships
    • Annual Health Screenings
    • Nutrition Workshops
    • Funded sporting events (Corporate Games, Bridge to Brisbane, Corporate Tri, Boot Camps, Yoga)
    • Free fruit and flu vaccinations
    • Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary Packaging options to maximise your benefits.
  • Dress for Your Day policy.
  • Six-star eco-friendly office with luxury end-of-trip facilities.

How to Apply

Opportunities like this at Bentleys don’t come up often.

If you’re ready to advance your finance career and join an innovative team, click the Apply button to start your application!

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Education

Select...
Select...
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? *
Select...
Select...
Gender: *

I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal data relating to my gender by Bentleys in order for Bentleys to measure its efforts to create a diverse workplace. I understand that it is entirely voluntary for me to provide this information, and declining to provide Bentleys with consent to collect this information will not subject me to adverse treatment. I further understand that all individuals seeking employment or secondment at Bentleys are considered based on individual merit, without regard to such information; that this data will not be shared with any personnel who can influence the hiring process; and that I am being given the opportunity to provide such information in order to help Bentleys measure Bentleys' own diversity and inclusion efforts.

Select...

I acknowledge that I am applying for employment by BENTLEYS (QLD) PTY LTD (the “Company”), and I hereby consent to the Company collecting, processing and using my personal information for the following purposes:

  • To contact and communicate with me in connection with my application;
  • To discuss and evaluate my application;
  • To conduct any background checks or similar activities; and
  • To conduct, or to comply with any lawful order or request made in connection with, any investigation or proceeding, or to otherwise deal with any grievance, by, against or otherwise involving me.

I also consent to the Company and its affiliated entities:

  • Retaining any or all of my personal information for such period as it may determine to be appropriate, including for audit or compliance purposes;
  • Disclosing and using any or all of my personal information where reasonably required for purposes of evaluating my application; and 

In this document, “my personal information” includes but is not limited to my name; address; personal identification number; tax file number, birth date; contact information such as telephone number(s) and email address(es); educational, professional and employment history, records, certifications and information; bank account and other payment information; and performance information. I have read, understood and consent to the above.