" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Finance Manager (Projects) | 6-month contract | $180,000 - $200,000 range\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18687\"\u003e Financial Accounting \u0026amp; Reporting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18689\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18690\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge multi-national | Broad and varied role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess improvement focus | Suits Audit background\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouth-east location | Hybrid working\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge multi-national | Broad and varied role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess improvement focus | Suits Audit background\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouth-east location | Hybrid working\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a high-performing, large multinational business. Sitting within the Group Financial Control team, this role will focus on delivering key finance transformation and process improvement projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The business operates across multiple sites and divisions throughout APAC, generating revenues in excess of $1.5bn. Following a period of sustained organic growth, acquisitions and change management, there is a need to uplift and standardise accounting processes to support their next phase of business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and external auditors, you will play a key role in strengthening the control environment, improving reporting accuracy and driving best practice across the finance function.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This role will commence as a 6-month contract through to mid April 2027, with the potential to transition to a permanent position. Ideally you can commence within the next two weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Challenge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Examples of key responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with the Financial Controller and wider Finance leadership team to deliver finance transformation and process improvement initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and updates\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring compliance with accounting policies under IFRS and GAAP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the coordination and planning of the external audit process, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing the control environment to strengthen financial reporting processes and mitigate risk\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding technical accounting support across areas such as revenue recognition, leases and inventory\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities to automate and streamline financial control processes, driving efficiency and best practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Expertise\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA or CPA qualified, ideally with Audit background\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePossibly you are a Senior Manager from Big4\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience within a large, complex multinational environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a changing environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Next Step\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Sophie Wood for a confidential discussion on 0491 237 829\u003cbr\u003eOr alternatively please apply per the link below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout ThompsonCook\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAt ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax \u0026amp; Audit Leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinance Managers \u0026amp; Financial Controller\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial \u0026amp; Management Accountants\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney\u003c/strong\u003e \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=\"4472952\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "