Finance Manager - 12 month contract

_{25th August, 2026}

Finance Manager 

Who are we?
We’re Avance Clinical a Contract Research Organisation. We offer specialised services supporting drug development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We have a rich history in this area with our founding roots dating back to the 1980’s. If you already work in this industry you’ll know that we are experts in our field.

Why should you join Avance Clinical?
We appreciate that our most important asset is our people. We offer a fun, friendly work environment and a culture that values honesty and respect. We have a strong sense of team. We genuinely appreciate each individual but recognise the collective when achieving success.

We are committed to creating a flexible work environment for our people by supporting them to balance their work commitments and personal needs, both now and into the future.

The role
You’ll be providing accounting expertise to support the Commercial Manager ensuring the finances of our business are managed. You’ll also have responsibility for a small, high performing team and have involvement in various finance related projects.
  
Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day financial activities including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash processing, time accounting, BAS returns etc. in addition to all month end routines.
• Management Reporting to the Commercial Manager and budget holders on the financial performance of the company both formally on a monthly basis and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Responsible for managing the invoicing and cash collection processes with a focus on reducing Avance’s DSO ratio and ensuring the cash conversion ratio stays above 90% month on month by managing all aspects of the working capital management cycle.
• Supporting the CFO in the production of the annual budget and ongoing re-forecasts.
• Liaise with external bodies including external tax accountants, external auditors, bankers and insurance brokers.
• Identify and implement systems and process improvements aimed at driving efficiencies to maximise the use of finance team resources.

  
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leading Accounting role.
• Expert user of computerised accounting systems.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.
• A proven track record in managing deadlines and prioritising work commitments.
• Experience of system / process improvement (system implementation experience preferable).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with managers and staff at all levels of the organisation and with clients and visitors alike.
• The ability to work autonomously in a confidential environment.
• The ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and discretion while maintaining an important and effective link to all areas of the organisation.

  
What we offer

• Stimulating work
• Project diversity
• An intellectual challenge
• An agile & flexible workplace
• Opportunity to progress
• Stability
• Sense of community
• A leadership team that are working together on a common goal
• Flexible work options
• Great tools / tech to do your job
• A competitive salary & an extra days holiday for your birthday!

  
What next?
As a growing business we’re looking for likeminded people to join us – we hope that’s you.

• To join our team please submit your CV & cover letter as one Microsoft Word document
• You must have full Australian working rights to be considered
• Please note this is a 12 month maternity contract

  
At Avance difference is encouraged, its celebrated and it's something we strive for. We empower cultural, disability, LGBTI+, and gender equality.
  
  
  
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