We're looking for a new Finance Manager who will be responsible for working with the CEO and Leadership team to develop Koskela's financial strategy. The Finance Manager will analyse everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to the CEO and Leadership team on future financial plans. The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilise your expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Your guidance will empower the company to make informed decisions that align with the organisation’s long-term goals. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial plans that support the company’s growth and profitability. Managing the Finance function, monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, implementing process improvements and capitalising on opportunities will be integral parts of your responsibilities.

The development and implementation of these strategies are designed to drive higher profitability enabling us to achieve our impact goals in relation to reconciliation and sustainability.

What do we offer?

• 9 day fortnight at full pay (about 19 extra days of paid leave per year)
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to be part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to sustainability and social impact
• Great team culture

about us

Koskela are creators of sustainable Australian- made furniture for communal and collaborative spaces and believe in using our design skills to create positive change. Our clients are leading Australian-based corporates, universities and schools and we are the only certified BCorp supplying these markets. All our products are designed with sustainability and circularity at their core and we are experts in integrating First Nations arts and design in built projects as a result of 14 years or experience working with First Nations artists and communities across Australia.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for:

Accounting operations

• Managing the day to day accounting operations, including: managing payroll processing and related reporting;
• Oversight and responsibility of the AP and AR functions, ensuring aging analysis and turnover days is closely monitored;
• Reporting accurate and timely reporting for the Leadership team ensuring statutory accounts are prepared and accurate
• Ensuring that all the balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis;
• Working with the external accountants to ensure R&D claims, and Company Income Tax returns are lodged and accurate;
• Preparation and submission of periodic IAS, BAS, FBT management and monitoring of Koskela's working capital and available cash flow.

Budgets and Forecasts

• Work with the CEO and the Leadership team to ensure budgets and forecasts are accurate and realistic, prepared in a timely manner with monthly updates throughout the year
• Liaising with the Leadership team to reforecast revenues and major opex

Internal Processes and Controls

• Ad hoc integration and finance transformation projects which improve the efficiency and accuracy of the function and respond to new technologies eg AI
• Identify and implement improved policies
• Ensure compliance with legislation and standards Ensure financial systems are adequate and functioning as intended
• Ensure internal processes are efficient and working effectively, and are adapted as the business changes

Qualifications and skills

• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business acumen and awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Excellent technical accounting skills
• Proactive, problem solving, growth mindset
• Confident working with technology solutions to streamline finance processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Xero
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Relationship management skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• 5 + years experience managing the Finance function
• Accounting qualification such as CPA, CA or MBA (Finance or accounting)

Industry

• Furniture

Employment Type

• Full time