Finance Manager (12 months Contract)
Job description
About the role
Finance operations execute month-end and quarter-end close activities to generate accurate records. Financial analysis produces reports that support leadership decisions. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end financial closure process, ensuring that all transactions are recorded correctly and timelines are met with precision. The hire will act as a key business partner, translating complex financial data into narratives that guide strategic direction and operational adjustments. You will oversee the coordination with external finance providers and ensure that all regulatory and compliance requirements are strictly followed. A core part of this position involves building and maintaining robust financial models that forecast outcomes and measure performance against plan. You will own the validation of financial reports, ensuring that data is audit-ready and supports transparent decision-making at the highest level. This position requires ownership of process documentation and the continuous improvement of financial controls to mitigate risk.
Key facts
What you'll do
Month-end and quarter-end close processes maintain financial record accuracy for internal and external stakeholders. Financial analysis transforms complex data into reports that guide leadership strategy and decision-making. Oversight of outsourced finance providers ensures compliance, while direct communication with regulators and auditors upholds regulatory alignment. Execution of budgeting and forecasting activities provides the framework for measuring performance and identifying deviations from plan. Implementation and management of accounting policies in accordance with IFRS ensure consistent and reliable financial reporting. Management of general ledger reconciliations ensures the integrity of the financial data presented to stakeholders. Oversight of financial systems and tools ensures data integrity, controls, and the reliability of transactional outputs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams integrates financial insight into operational planning and strategic initiatives. Analysis of financial variance identifies root causes and supports corrective actions to improve profitability and efficiency. Contribution to special projects such as process automation or system implementation enhances the long-term efficiency of the finance function.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline is required to build a foundation for technical responsibilities. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or ACA are required to demonstrate advanced technical competence. A minimum of 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or advisory within technology, fintech, financial services, banking, e-commerce, or professional services is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated business or regulatory environment is required to navigate compliance constraints effectively. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and month-end close processes is required to ensure accurate and timely delivery. Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling is required to support strategic initiatives. Analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills communicate effectively across all organisation levels to align diverse teams. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required in a fast-paced, high-growth environment to handle competing demands. Experience with accounting and finance systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, ApprovalMax, or similar platforms is required to execute transactional and reporting tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required to convey complex information clearly.
Nice to have
Experience in project management, process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects is highly desirable to enhance efficiency and control.
Practical notes
Typical interview steps
Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.
Good to know
Questions to ask
Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.
Career growth
Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross-functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.
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