Finance Manager

BizCover who? You haven’t heard of us? 

We dominate the SME business insurance market by having an online platform that makes comparing and buying business insurance a super easy process. Not to toot our own horn but we have been recognized in Deloittes fast 50 companies as one of the fastest growing technology companies and Westpac’s top 20 businesses of tomorrow - #killingit 

The Team

The Finance Manager will support the Chief Financial Officer in a team of 7. The team will consist of: Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Accounting Officer.

The role 

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the full range of accounting functions, primarily focused on working closeThe ly with relevant stakeholders to prepare and distribute financial and management accounts on a timely basis, and to continually enhance financial processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and review of month-end reconciliations (primarily for the AU and NZ businesses).
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the Australian trust account including the investigation and rectification of any variances identified through the use of but not limited to SQL queries.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting packs for all regions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including but not limited to BAS reporting, payroll tax and Payment Times Reporting Scheme. 
• Oversee the annual financial audit and assist with the AFSL audit.
• Prepare the annual budget and reforecasting as required.
• Process payroll for New Zealand employees in accordance with local legislation.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Finance function and other business units, providing timely and accurate financial support and guidance.
• Support the development and mentoring of other Finance team members.
• Undertake ad hoc reporting, project work and analysis as required.

To deliver your functional responsibilities, the Finance Manager will ideally have experience working in commerce. In addition the candidate should demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• CA qualification
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including software capitalisation and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and confidence in stakeholder management
• Ability to remain agile and dynamically reprioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of SQL.
• Experience using a variety of systems and software, including MYOB Acumatica, SQL and PowerBI.

• Hybrid Freedom: Sydney-based? Benefit from a flexible mix of home and office days (2 days from office and 3 from home).
• Vibrant Team Culture: Join an energetic, supportive and rewarding workplace with plenty of fun throughout the year — from end-of-year and mid-year parties to monthly drinks, cultural celebrations, and so much more!
• Exclusive Perks: Unlock discounts and special offers through our amazing staff app.
• Our charity program proudly partners with One&All, offering employees unique opportunities to contribute, connect and benefit from giving back.
• Dress for Success: Business-casual dress code for a relaxed but professional vibe.
• Room to Grow: Join a growing company that truly offers career progression opportunities.

Diversity of employees makes it a creative and fun workplace. BizCover is a melting pot of cultures and personalities, but we truly believe in the power of diversity. We actively welcome applications from individuals with all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. If you share our passion for making a difference and believe in creating an inclusive work environment, we would be thrilled to have you apply for this amazing opportunity.

Come and be a part of our journey as we foster a diverse and supportive atmosphere where everyone can flourish and showcase their distinct skills. Constantly strive to be the best we can, we look for people who are –
Customer Fanatics - noun:  a person who delivers a first class customer experience every time
Drumbeaters - noun:  a person who enthusiastically celebrates and supports their teammates and the business
Finishers - noun:   a person you can trust to get it done
Advancer - noun:  a person who always wants to do better