Finance Manager

Location: Hybrid — 3 days at the Collingwood Support Centre and 2 days working from home, Australia. 12-month parental leave contract with possibility to extend; position start date: 30/11/2026. A two-week handover and structured induction are provided before the parental leave commencement.

Company

hirify.global is an Australian-owned and operated QSR business with more than 97 stores and plans to expand beyond 100 stores.

What you will do

• Own month-end reporting, including trial balance review, journal processing, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting packs, close timetables, and escalation of material risks to the CFO.
• Lead and develop the Business Support Team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, managing priorities, performance, capability, and continuity.
• Manage GST, Fringe Benefits Tax, income tax, statutory compliance, Payment Times Reporting, interim and year-end audits, financial statements, and year-end adjustments.
• Partner with budget owners and stakeholders on actual-versus-budget analysis, forecasts, financial understanding, and practical reporting advice.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support capital expenditure decisions for new stores, refurbishments, and other projects.
• Drive finance process improvements, system enhancements, operational efficiency, controls, documentation, and governance.

Requirements

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience managing audits, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capability.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting reporting deadlines.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system capability, ideally including Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Clear, confident, and practical communication skills, with the ability to use financial systems, reporting tools, and data visualisation to produce relevant insights.
• Ability to strengthen systems, controls, and ways of working, with leadership aligned to Starbucks values and focused on trust, accountability, and partner development.

Nice to have

• Experience in a multi-site retail, hospitality, or similarly complex operating environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with three office days and two work-from-home days at the Collingwood Support Centre.
• 30% partner discount at hirify.global stores and free coffee at the on-site Starbucks coffeehouse kitchen.
• Career growth, leadership, and professional development opportunities within a growing QSR business.
• Reward and recognition programs, a partner referral program offering up to $1,000 for successful referrals, and wellbeing support through PeopleSense.
• Support Centre facilities include end-of-trip amenities, concierge services, and collaborative workspaces.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace guided by the values of Craft, Courage, Results, Belonging, and Joy.

Hiring process

• Submit an application for review by the talent team.
• Talent Acquisition Specialist John can be contacted by email with questions.