Finance Manager - Opex and Capex

About MegaportWe’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 400 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun.
Our Team CultureWe’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.
We’re committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

Based in the Brisbane HQ reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role will be a key finance leader responsible for delivery of accurate and timely financial results in relation to operating and capital expenditure, implementation of efficient and consistent global accounting procedures and being a trusted finance business partner for the business. This role will require hands-on finance input in addition to management of team members based in Brisbane and working with extended finance team members overseas. The ideal candidate has SaaS experience, is highly analytical and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Senior Leader, developing a high-performing team across operating and capital expenditure, payroll, and travel.

• Duties may span other areas of the accounting and finance business.

• Ensure strong financial governance, robust controls, and compliance with Group policies and accounting standards.

• Provide expert advice on expenditure treatment, capitalisation, and payroll compliance.
  Oversee accurate and timely accounting and reporting of all operating and capital expenditures.

• Own financial outcomes for relevant P&L and balance sheet lines.
  Partner across the business to  support decision-making and ensure financial outcomes reflect business activity.

• Identify and implement process, system, and workflow improvements across both the function, and the broader finance team.

• Assist preparation for internal and external audits related to operating expenditure, capital expenditure, payroll, and travel.

• Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting.

What We Are Looking For

• CPA, CMA, CA or equivalent essential

• 3+ years in a Finance leadership role, experience managing dispersed teams is desirable. 

• Proven record with business partnering to improve finance processes across all business units

• Excellent understanding of finances within the technology space

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Brisbane based

What We Offer

• Flexible working environments

• Birthday Leave, 12 weeks parental leave, and 5 days of study leave

• Free, barista-made coffee

• Creative, fun, and contemporary workspaces

• Motivated team of industry experts and plenty of learning opportunities

• Celebrated success with internal awards programs

• Health and wellness program

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com
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