Corporate Finance Manager

A little about us

Capricorn is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic Member-owned organisations. Since 1974, we’ve provided our Members with financial and business solutions to make running a business easier. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 1600 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program.

We have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarkets. Our vibrant community includes over 31,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop. Last year, Capricorn facilitated nearly $4bn in sales with our Preferred Suppliers.

At Capricorn, we're about more than just products and services. We work hard to ensure that our Members, Suppliers and People feel like they're part of something bigger: a Community which is connected and supported to make a difference, while having some fun along the way!

A little about the role

As Corporate Finance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations, workload planning and performance of the Corporate Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance, you will oversee timely and accurate statutory and investment reporting, Australian and New Zealand tax compliance, month-end accounting, general ledger integrity, balance sheet controls, payroll review and transactional banking services across the Group.

This is a key leadership role in the Group’s financial control environment. You will coordinate internal and external audit requirements, support core banking relationships and help deliver monthly, half-year, interim and year-end financial statement close activities, including the annual preparation of four sets of accounts. You will also provide essential oversight for daily banking approvals and back-up support for fortnightly payroll approvals.

Alongside core delivery, you will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across finance. Working with senior leaders, internal teams, auditors, advisers and banking partners, you will strengthen governance, improve data quality, expand automation and deliver sustainable gains in efficiency, accuracy, compliance and service delivery.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced, technically strong finance leader who can balance rigorous financial control and statutory delivery with practical team leadership and continuous improvement.

What’s essential

- CA or CPA qualification and a Commerce or Business degree.
- 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in a similar corporate finance, financial reporting or financial control role.
- Previous team management experience, with the ability to set priorities, allocate workloads and develop technical capability.
- Advanced knowledge of AASB statutory reporting and income tax legislation.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience interpreting financial information, maintaining general ledger integrity and strengthening balance sheet controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and experience working with an ERP system.
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines across month-end, statutory reporting, tax, audit, banking and payroll review activities.

Highly regarded

- Exposure to New Zealand accounting and tax requirements.
- Experience improving finance systems, automating transactional processes or supporting major finance system change.
- Experience working with external auditors, tax advisers, regulators and banking partners.

Qualifications

- CA or CPA qualification and a Commerce or Business degree are essential.

A little on life at Capricorn

At Capricorn, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, both professionally and personally. That’s why we’ve built a range of benefits that support wellbeing, flexibility, development, and important moments in life, helping our people do their best work while balancing what matters most to them.

Our benefits include:

- A hybrid work model for office-based team members, with flexibility to work both from home and the office.

- 14 weeks inclusive paid parental leave for all eligible Team Members, providing equitable support of all parents and caregivers.

- Two additional days of paid leave to support moments that matter to you.

- Wellbeing, fitness, and lifestyle perks through WHEREFIT and Perkbox.

- Learning and development opportunities, including training opportunities and study assistance for eligible team members.

Additional benefits such as purchased leave, salary continuance insurance, social club, novated leasing and more.

Sound like you’d be a good fit?

If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today.

For further information, support with your application and details on Capricorn, please visit capricorn.coop/careers