Finance Operations Manager
Core
Manage finance, compliance, and client operations for a specialist consultancy, acting as a trusted finance adviser to directors.
Role type
Finance Operations Manager
Builds
Monthly management reports, annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, and improved finance systems.
Domain
Professional Services / Accounting
Required skills
CA or CPA qualification, Xero expertise, financial reporting and analysis, client billing and invoicing, compliance management, process improvement, IT and AI project leadership
Preferred skills
Practice management system experience, proactive self-direction, strong internal customer service mindset, comfort with technology and AI
Technologies
Xero, Practice Management Systems, AI tools
Responsibilities
Produce monthly management reports, annual budgets, and cash flow forecasts; manage the full finance cycle including payroll, creditors, debtors, and reconciliations; handle client invoicing and billing; oversee compliance cycles like insurance and workers compensation; manage client operations from enquiries to retainers; lead IT and AI projects; collaborate with external accountants and third-party providers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC