" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFinance Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19163\"\u003e Banking \u0026amp; Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19164\"\u003e Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19165\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19166\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a leading hospitality group\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with a high-performing team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCBD office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lucas Collective\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lucas Collective has helped shape Australia\u0026rsquo;s contemporary dining landscape, creating some of the country\u0026rsquo;s most recognised and celebrated restaurants. Our portfolio brings together a diverse collection of restaurants, each with its own distinct identity, including Chin Chin, Grill Americano, Society, Kisum\u0026eacute;, Yakimono, B\u0026acirc;tard, Baby, Hawker Hall and Tombo Den. With an exciting pipeline of new restaurant openings ahead, Lucas Collective continues to shape the way Australia dines.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function across Lucas Collective.\u0026nbsp;This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role for an accomplished Finance Manager with demonstrated experience leading both a finance function and team within a complex, fast-paced business.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of financial control and accounting operations, cashflow and working capital, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance, performance reporting and commercial analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e A key focus of the role is leadership. You will lead and develop the finance team, setting clear expectations and driving high standards of performance, accountability, accuracy and quality.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will also act as a key finance partner to our operational leadership team, translating financial performance into clear commercial insights and actions across the business.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, manage and develop the finance and commercial reporting team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the general ledger, month-end close and timely delivery of accurate management accounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead cashflow and working capital management, including rolling forecasts and liquidity management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting across the business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and statutory compliance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver weekly and monthly financial and performance reporting across our restaurant portfolio\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide detailed analysis across revenue, labour, food and beverage costs and other key operational drivers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with senior operational leaders to identify performance opportunities and drive corrective action\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuously improve financial systems, controls, reporting and processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are an established Finance Manager with a strong track record of leading both the finance function and the people within it. You are technically strong, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership in an environment where pace, accuracy and accountability matter.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou will bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA or CPA qualification - mandatory\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience operating at Finance Manager level within a complex business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience leading, developing and holding a finance team accountable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on experience across month-end, financial control, cashflow, budgeting, forecasting and statutory compliance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial and analytical capability, with the confidence to influence senior operational stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience within hospitality is highly desirable, particularly within a multi-site restaurant or venue environment. Experience in a comparable multi-site consumer business will also be considered\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Excel and financial modelling capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to join Lucas Collective?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial thinking and genuine people leadership, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join Lucas Collective. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1998183\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "