Finance Manager

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.

We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Finance Manager – Funds Management Finance Team

If you want a role where you can see the impact of your work every day and be close to decision-makers, this is it.  You’ll step into a Finance Manager role where you own the numbers, shape financial outcomes and build real visibility across our Funds Management (FM) business.

• You’ll take end-to-end ownership of financial control and reporting, working directly with senior leaders and Boards.
• You’ll balance hands-on technical work with meaningful stakeholder influence — no sitting in the background.
• You’ll keep building your leadership capability while staying close to the detail.
• We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office (Typically 3 days in office, 2 from home).

What you’ll do 

As Finance Manager, you’ll take full ownership of financial control and accounting for a portfolio that spans:

• Our UK and European businesses
• Domestic corporate entities and affiliate fund managers

Unlike many finance roles, you’ll see how your work drives decisions and outcomes across the business.

You’ll lead month-end and year-end reporting for FM entities — giving you control of critical financial outcomes and a chance to sharpen your control leadership.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to leadership and Boards, as well as senior Group stakeholders. You’ll be a trusted voice in the room and help shape how financial performance is communicated and understood across the business.

Other key areas of ownership will include 

• Own the rebate process and calculation systems — becoming the subject-matter expert on a high-profile area.

• Prepare and present results at affiliate Board meetings — rare exposure at this level and a chance to build Board-level communication skills.

• Coordinate external audits — shaping how audits run, resolving issues early and driving continuous improvement.

• Partner with boutique principals, Group Finance, Legal, CoSec and auditors — building trusted relationships and providing insights, not just data.

• Drive process improvements and help embed effective use of Workday and Workiva.

The skills you’ll need 

You’re a hands-on Finance Manager who’s confident in the detail but comfortable influencing bigger conversations. You’ll likely have a CA/CPA qualification and around 3–4+ years’ experience in financial control or senior accounting roles. 

While experience in funds management is helpful, it’s not essential - we’re open to candidates from other parts of financial services or commercial environments who bring strong controls experience and solid financial statement understanding.

You’ll also have; 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including accounting for tax, and experience across financial and regulatory reporting 

• A hands-on, problem-solving approach, with strong analytical and decision-making skills 

• Experience identifying and managing financial risks 

Highly Desirable 

• Experience with Workday or Workiva — helpful in a team that’s lifting system capability and improving how financial information is delivered.

• Interest in funds management or investment products — ideal if you’re looking to deepen your exposure in this industry.

Why Challenger?

At Challenger, we’re small enough to be agile, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas. We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions. 

• Competitive discretionary bonus scheme 

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents 

• Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.  

• Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation) 

• Extra superannuation contributions 

• Employee share plan 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Subsidised on-site café and central location near Martin Place Metro 

• Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes. 

• Access to annual free flu shots & skin checks

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Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance. 

Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

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