Finance Manager Operations

About the role

Ocius Technology is an Australian company developing and deploying Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) that use wind, solar and wave power to collect data for defence and civilian applications. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager Operations oversees day-to-day finance operations and provides commercial and financial insight to support decisions across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial controls
• Prepare accurate, timely management reports and financial analysis for executive leadership
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and business outcomes
• Support strategic planning, business case development and operational decision-making
• Process payroll and calculate payroll-related taxes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, audits and statutory reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and reporting, and support ERP and business system optimisation
• Contribute to scalable financial processes that support business growth

Required profile

• Experienced finance professional combining strong technical accounting with commercial acumen
• Ideal: CA qualification, degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, and 7+ years in finance or accounting
• Australian citizenship at the time of application; ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance (no clearance required before starting)
• No agencies accepted

Required skills

• Financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Experience partnering with operational managers and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• Hands-on approach, able to work strategically while staying engaged in the detail