Finance & Administration Manager

J.G. Goldner Pty Ltd (Goldners) is Australia's leading thoroughbred transport company, established in 1945. We operate a large fleet of specialised horse floats from depots in the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The Role As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will play a key role in leading the finance and administration of the company. You will report to the Director and Business Manager and be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, office administration, and financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Your expertise will ensure that the business has robust financial practices, complies with regulations, and supports the company's strategic objectives. This role is based at our headquarters in Prestons, NSW, working alongside a small close knit team. Previously successful finance managers in this role have worked between 18-24 hours per week. Weare flexible regarding the number of hours per week worked in this role, provided that the below responsibilities are completed effectively. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING FULL TIME HOURS. Together with your full-time direct report manage daily financial operations, including payroll & superannuation, full function AR/AP and bank transaction management. Complete month-end closes and prepare and submit timely monthly management accounts and analytical dashboards. Oversee financial statement preparation and manage the annual audit, liaising with external auditors as required. Improve upon financial reporting and control processes. Ensure regulatory compliance and complete statutory submissions. Manage Workcover reporting and payments, and liaisons with external stakeholders including the broader insurance portfolio. Fleet and capex management including the registrations, developing capital expenditure proposals, and documentation of related decisions. Management Accounting Duties: Analyse business performance to guide decision-making. Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Identify opportunities for cost and efficiency improvements. Lead and mentor office staff on finance, compliance, and administrative matters. Drive a financial performance mindset in collaboration with our team. Office Management & Human Resources Tasks: Ensure that the health and safety of our team members comes first by leading safety and compliance efforts across our management team. Ensure that our team have all the tools, systems, and processes they need for excellent administration in all aspects of the business. General office administration and management tasks. Handle employee onboarding/offboarding and related records. Review payroll in concert with the operations team. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. A CPA or CA qualification is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role. Experience with BAS submissions, compliance, and Workcover. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including a passion for customer service. Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations and a high attention to detail. Enjoys being part of and providing a positive financial influence across our small hardworking team. Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Culture and Benefits Join a well-established and respected business. Our team is highly experienced and supportive. Training and development is part of everyone's role. Excellent remuneration and recognition of your performance. Please include a cover letter with your resume highlighting specific experience relevant to this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr