Senior Finance Manager

At Prospa, we exist to unleash the potential of small business. We are building the future of small business and simplifying cashflow by building a leading platform that helps customers make payments, fund growth and reduce admin.

The role

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to make a real impact? We're on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated Senior Finance Manager to lead our financial control team! Forming part of the Finance leadership team and collaborating closely with our FP&A, Procurement and Treasury teams, you'll lead our well-established team with confidence and autonomy.

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations, key financial control activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. This role would suite you if you have an extensive background in financial control, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for optimising processes to deliver greater value

What you will be doing

• Delivery of accurate month end reporting, including presentation of key metrics to the Finance Director prior to monthly close.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the numbers are accurate and adequate support is provided in a timely manner.
• Delivery of accurate and timely statutory financial statements, adhering to Australian Accounting Standards, AFSL and APRA reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present financial information to the Audit and Risk Committee, addressing any concerns related to financial performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Delivery of accurate tax lodgements for Income Tax, FBT and GST.
• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to mitigate financial risks.
• Identify potential risks and present risk management strategies to the Audit and Risk Committee for approval.
• Manage the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors and allocations of customer payments, while implementing and maintaining robust controls and procedures.
• Lead the external audit, liaising with the external auditor to provide accurate and relevant financial data.
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices are in place.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• CA / CPA Qualified
• At least 8-10 years’ experience within the Finance profession
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, with specific experience in a financial control team.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying complex financial information to board members and committees.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Commercial experience in a Financial Services / FinTech setting highly regarded.

Don’t let a confidence gap get in the way of submitting your application.

What we offer:

As a busy grow getter, our benefits are here to help you be unstoppable in your mission. Whether it’s a lofty career goal, investing in your family, saving the planet or simply feeling fulfilled:

• Growth: There’s something for everyone including learning days, a learning allowance, leadership programs, CliftonStrengths workshops, digital learning, and biannual companywide learning weeks
• Wellbeing: Think fitness initiatives, seasonal programs (including flu shots, massages, skin checks, wellness classes), additional “Me Days” and access to holistic EAP coaching.
• Lifestyle: Find your fit with flexible working options, top notch office facilities and diverse remote/ travel work options. You can also purchase additional leave and take up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Impact: Join a business that cares and is recertified as carbon neutral. And you can tap into volunteer days, our partnership with Kiva and join a range of employee resource groups.

Don't just take our word for it, check out Prospa's culture code to see it for yourself.

Why Prospa?

We’re a Best Workplace in Technology for 2024! We embrace diversity in our people and our thinking. You’ll find an environment where there’s always something new around the corner. It’s collaborative, inclusive and respectful. A place where we celebrate who you are, naturally.

We're building the future of small business finance. Join us!