Finance Manager (6-Month Max Term Contract)

Looking for an opportunity where you can combine technical accounting expertise, leadership and process improvement while making a genuine impact? Levande is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Sydney-based Finance team on a six-month full-time maximum term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the Village Accounting function, driving technical accounting excellence, strengthening financial governance and improving reporting processes across the business. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior finance leaders, operational stakeholders, auditors and investors, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to contribute to meaningful transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. What You'll Be Doing Providing technical accounting leadership across complex accounting and reporting matters Preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, policies and procedures Supporting month-end, consolidation and statutory reporting processes Leading the resolution of legacy reconciliations and reporting issues Driving finance automation, process improvement and documentation initiatives Partnering with Finance, Operations and Digital & Technology teams to improve reporting outcomes Managing stakeholder relationships across the business, including auditors and investors Leading and supporting a team of finance professionals What You'll Bring CA or CPA qualification Extensive experience in financial accounting, financial reporting and month-end close processes Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Australian Accounting Standards and corporate reporting requirements Proven experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting papers and accounting policies Demonstrated leadership experience, including developing and mentoring finance team members Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the business Advanced Excel skills and experience working with medium to large ERP systems (D365 experience highly regarded) A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving automation, process improvement and financial governance initiatives Experience within property, retirement living, infrastructure or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded Why Levande? At Levande, we're creating vibrant communities where older Australians can live well, belong and thrive. You'll join a values-led organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged and where your work has a genuine impact. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important finance transformation initiatives while working alongside a high-performing and supportive leadership team. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise, influence business outcomes and help shape the future of financial reporting and governance at Levande, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or visit our careers page to submit your application today. Next Steps If your application progresses, you may be asked to complete a Criteria Assessment as part of our recruitment process. This assessment helps us consistently evaluate alignment with the core requirements of the role before progressing to interview. Please note: this role is currently being progressed internally. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact Levande regarding this vacancy.