Senior Finance Manager

Lead Finance in a Premium Australian Brand

Oztent is a well-established and growing Australian business, manufacturing and wholesaling high-end camping and outdoor equipment. Known for quality, innovation and strong customer demand, we're entering an exciting phase of growth—and we're looking for a Senior Finance Manager to help drive the next stage.

This is a key leadership role, working closely with the CEO and broader leadership team, with real influence across both financial and operational performance.

The Opportunity

This is not a "back-office" finance role.

You’ll take full ownership of the finance function while partnering with the business to improve profitability, optimise operations and support strategic decision‑making.

You’ll be equally comfortable:

• Rolling up your sleeves in the detail
• Leading and developing a team
• Providing commercial insight at the leadership level

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• End-to-end ownership of finance, accounting and reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling
• Delivering accurate, timely and meaningful financial insights
• Supporting business planning, funding and risk management

Commercial & Operational Impact

• Partner with operations, sales and procurement to improve margins
• Drive inventory performance and working capital outcomes
• Provide insights into pricing, product profitability and cost control
• Identify and deliver cost reduction initiatives

Control & Compliance

• Oversee AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end/year-end processes
• Manage BAS, FBT and statutory compliance
• Maintain strong financial controls, systems and processes

Systems & Improvement

• Improve financial systems, reporting and data visibility
• Lead system upgrades, integrations and process improvements
• Build scalable finance processes to support growth
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance/admin team
• Build a high-performance, accountable team culture

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance (CA/CPA highly regarded)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role
• Background in manufacturing, wholesale or product-based businesses highly desirable
• Strong understanding of inventory, supply chain and operational finance
• Experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, inventory management and stock optimisation highly desirable
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience improving systems and processes
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to operate strategically
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Australian work authorisation - without sponsorship requirements - is required at the time of application

Why Join Us?

• Key leadership role with direct access to the CEO
• Real influence across both finance and operations
• Stable, growing Australian business with a strong market reputation
• Broad role scope—no two days are the same
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function

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