An established international wholesale bank is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to establish and lead the Finance function for its Australian Branch.
This is a foundational leadership role responsible for building robust financial governance, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality financial reporting from inception. The successful candidate will work closely with regional stakeholders and local management to design, implement and oversee finance policies, systems, controls and reporting frameworks aligned with Australian regulatory requirements, including those of Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).
Key Responsibilities
Establish the Finance Function
Design and implement finance policies, procedures and internal control frameworks
Implement core finance systems and chart of accounts
Establish month-end and year-end close processes
Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
Deliver accurate management and statutory financial reporting
Oversee APRA prudential reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory reviews
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Develop annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts
Monitor performance against budget, analyse variances and identify root causes
Support strategic planning and new business initiatives
Business Partnering & Financial Performance
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management
Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support decision-making
Strengthen risk management, governance and control frameworks
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Professional qualification such as CA ANZ or CPA Australia
Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience within banking or financial services
Strong experience in statutory and regulatory reporting, including APRA prudential reporting
Proven track record in finance function setup and control framework design
Deep expertise in financial and management reporting
Strong governance mindset and ability to operate at VP level
This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the finance function of a growing Australian branch, working closely with regional leadership while playing a key role in strategic decision-making.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Nolan on02 9235 9460 | mnolan@jmes.com.au
