FINANCE MANAGER | 12-MONTH MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT | $120–130K + SUPER | SYDNEY
Our client is one of Australia’s most respected design-led fashion houses, known for its considered craftsmanship, architectural silhouettes, and commitment to conscious luxury.
As the Finance Manager, you’ll join a close-knit leadership team driving both creative vision and commercial growth. This is a rare opportunity to lead finance in a business where design and data truly meet, where every decision supports innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director, this hands-on role blends strategic oversight with operational precision. You’ll partner across design, retail, and production teams to optimise performance, lead process improvement, and shape financial strategy that fuels creative excellence.
You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across all key business areas, from stores to stock to future projects ensuring decisions are backed by smart analysis and financial insight.
Why You’ll Love It
This is more than a finance role — it’s a seat at the table in a proudly Australian brand shaping the future of sustainable fashion.
You’ll work side-by-side with visionary leaders, contribute to meaningful growth, and play a key role in supporting the next chapter of a design house recognised for its modern, intelligent aesthetic.
Contract: 12-month maternity leave cover
Location: Sydney (Head Office)
Salary: $120,000–$130,000 + Super
Ready to bring structure, strategy, and financial clarity to a business that celebrates creativity?
Hiring Consultant: Sally Tredinnick
Job Code: 1132308
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Drive business value through financial modelling, efficiency, and process optimisation.
- Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and analytical reporting, weekly to annual.
- Provide strategic insight on capital investments, seasonal stock budgets, and departmental KPIs.
- Oversee accounting operations including month-end, payroll, and tax compliance.
- Manage external financial partners and key commercial agreements.
- Build team capability and foster a culture of financial understanding across the business.
REQUIREMENTS +
- 5+ years’ experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role within a creative, retail, or product-led business.
- Proven expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and ERP/BI systems.
- Strong analytical mindset with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who can influence and collaborate across creative and operational teams.
- Organised, proactive, and solutions-driven - with a passion for working in an environment where design meets purpose.