Senior Finance Manager

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Senior Finance Manager

At Lyrebird we're looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our team.

Full-time · Melbourne

About the job

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to join Lyrebird! This is a newly created position that will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of our financial operations. You'll be responsible for everything from day-to-day accounting to strategic financial planning. As we expand into the international markets.

About you

You're a finance professional with a background in startups, ideally with experience in subscription-based business models. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. Your expertise spans across accounting, financial analysis, tax, and operational finance. You're a self-starter who can work independently, with excellent communication skills to interface with various stakeholders. You're excited about the opportunity to build and optimize financial processes in a growing company.

Key responsibilities

  1. Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting (Xero);

  2. Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;

  3. Develop and maintain comprehensive P&L statements;

  4. Create and maintain annual budgets, financial forecasts, and models;

  5. Oversee tax filings, including R&D tax returns (or liase with 3rd party agencies on this)

  6. Manage payroll processing for employees

  7. Optimise financial processes and implement internal controls

  8. Prepare financial reports and analysis for Executive and Board.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus)

  2. 3+ years of experience in finance roles, preferably in software or SaaS startups

  3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management

  4. Experience with Xero and other financial management software

  5. Familiarity with subscription-based business models

  6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  7. Excellent communication skills

  8. Experience in companies that have scaled from current size to at least 10x revenue

  9. Self-management skills and ability to work independently

  10. Experience with fundraising and investor relations is beneficial

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Senior Finance Manager? Then we'd love to hear about you!

Apply now