Finance Manager (International Markets)

Sensiba LLP

10d

About The Position

The Finance Manager (International Markets) will lead financial planning, reporting, and strategic analysis for the firm’s international operations and global business initiatives. This role will lead finance operations across our Australian and Irish entities and collaborate closely with our US-based global finance function. This role will play a critical part in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards, and supporting cross-border decision-making. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional leaders, external advisors, and global partners to align financial strategies with broader firm objectives. This is a high-visibility role offering the opportunity to shape and influence the firm’s international financial footprint. A successful candidate will combine operational finance expertise with a deep understanding of international markets and professional services environments. The ideal candidate is located in either Australia or Ireland. US-based candidate will not be considered at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within international or high-growth environments
Australian finance experience required and Irish/European experience highly preferred
Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and how they apply to financial analysis.
Strong proficiency with financial systems, Xero (required) and Sage Intacct (highly desirable)
Solid working knowledge of Australian and Irish tax and compliance requirements
Experience in budgeting, revenue recognition, and financial governance
Familiarity with inter-company transactions and transfer pricing principles
Capable of managing multiple time zones, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills across distributed and cross-functional teams
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with experience in remote-first environments

Nice To Haves

CPA License or CA preferred
Experience working in a public accounting firm or professional services environment preferred
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA with a finance concentration preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for our international markets, with a primary focus on Australia and Ireland.
Monitor financial performance across global operations, providing leadership with actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and regular reports that highlight risks and opportunities
Collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to align financial strategies with business objectives, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and international accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS)
Lead financial operations including AP, AR, and general ledger reporting—providing strategic oversight and review (without managing day-to-day transactional processing)
Own budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with internal teams and global leadership
Review and guide the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial results, and support annual audits and statutory reporting in foreign jurisdictions
Advise on revenue recognition and transfer pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and contributing to the development and refinement of inter-company policies
Oversee the preparation and timely submission of BAS and IAS filings in Australia, working closely with internal bookkeepers and liaising with external tax advisors to manage FBT and other statutory requirements
Define, implement, and maintain localized expense policies