Reporting to the General Manager, being an active member of the Executive Committee, you will work closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team with main duties that include but are not limited to:

•  Analysing and identifying with rigor financial pressure points and opportunities to maximise efficiencies and flow through

•  Actively contribute to the hotel Executive Committee with input into the successful strategic direction of the hotel

•  Monitoring all financial systems for the Hotel to improve and streamline procedures ensuring compliance

•  Preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting, Profit and Loss statements, BAS, Payroll Tax and Management reports in accordance with deadlines and legislative requirements

•  Continue supporting the development and growth of an enthusiastic finance team with a commercially astute, accountable and rigorous financial focus.

•  Engage with Department Leaders to develop effective measures and execute proper strategies to enhance departmental profitability and service quality targets

•  Create a team that works together with trust and takes responsibility to meet the goals of the department and the hotel

The new Finance Manager role reports directly to the Finance Director, offering a unique opportunity to join a well-established and growth-focused fintech firm.

We are seeking an energetic team player with a strong commercial mindset, capable of actively contributing to our expanding expertise in financial controllership and analytical capabilities. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in driving our financial strategy forward, ensuring robust financial controls and providing insightful analysis to support our continued growth and success.

What you'll do: 

• Managing and providing leadership to the finance team, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Overseeing the monthly management reporting process, including month-end reconciliations, financial consolidation, variance analysis, and preparation of board reports.
• Assisting in the annual budgeting process and long-term strategic planning, as well as periodic re-forecasting to support business decision-making.
• Providing insightful commentary and detailed reporting to stakeholders, including equity investors and sophisticated debt providers.
• Leading the preparation of statutory audited financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, and R&D claims.
• Conducting ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Our client’s success is our success. And you make it happen 
 
Payment systems are complex, regulated and ever-changing. And, while we may be small, we are at the forefront of innovation punching above our weight. We’re enabling the future for our clients through tech like NPP (New Payments Platform), buy now, pay later, and open banking.  
 
Our product teams are the eyes and ears of Cuscal. They’re client-focused relationship managers, serving everything from business development, marketing, fraud, and customer support. They work out what clients need, so we can build it and launch it… often, in months, not years.  
 
We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Open Banking team.  

Open Banking refers to the application of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to the banking sector. Significant resources are required to build, maintain and uplift the technical platforms and operational processes that underpin CDR. As a reliable CDR partner, Cuscal provides the infrastructure and connectivity solutions businesses need to connect to this open data ecosystem. 

Cuscal has leveraged nearly 60 years of experience managing sensitive payments data, to create solutions that help businesses comply with CDR. These include data holder, data recipient and data holder production verification testing.  

About the Role: 

• Design value propositions that differentiate Cuscal’s position in the market  

• Ensure that there are clearly defined product requirements, SLAs aligned to market needs, pricing models and distribution channels. 

• Manage the integration of new product development or product change into existing processes.  

• Evaluate product competitiveness to enhance business impact and product profitability. 

• Ensure that all products, services, and activities are compliant with all forms of regulation, legislation and/or policies.   

• Clearly understand the relationship between the clients and Cuscal and take every opportunity to enhance the relationship with our clients. 

• Monitor projects to provide recommendations and solutions in line with product roadmaps.  

• Develop, prepare, and deliver presentations or communications on products and services to clients and other interested parties to assist in the education process and marketing of Cuscal’s products.  

• Stay up to date on industry trends and new developments in payments technology to help improve payment processing efficiency. 

About You: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in product management in a regulated industry (CDR experience is highly regarded but not mandatory).   

• Demonstrated Experience in development and execution of product management tactics for complex products  

• Demonstrated experience in product development/enhancement of business cases for B2B Partners and clients  

• Domain experience in payments issuing, switching, settlements and/or disputes is highly regarded  

Join us at the forefront of payments 
   
Why Cuscal? 
We are in the rapidly evolving world of payments, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. 
 
Next Step 
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Let’s explore who you are and what drives you. We’d love to share our vision for the future of the payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. 
     
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