Finance Manager – Spendless Shoes

Take ownership of the finance function for one of Australia's leading footwear retailers.

With 203 stores nationally and over 1,100 team members, Spendless Shoes is a well-established Australian footwear retailer. We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded and self-driven Finance Manager to join our Support Office team in Gillman, South Australia.

Reporting to our Group CFO, who oversees the financial operations of a broader group of businesses and manages multiple senior finance leaders, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function for Spendless Shoes.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a high level of independence, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to manage financial operations, reporting and compliance without ongoing supervision.

We are looking for someone who takes accountability, proactively identifies and resolves issues, and can confidently lead their team while providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.

About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of our financial operations, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the ongoing financial performance of the business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial operations run effectively and independently.
• Managing financial reporting, including revenue, expenses, cost allocations and general ledger accuracy.
• Overseeing month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, proactively monitoring the company's cash position and escalating material risks.
• Managing statutory reporting and compliance obligations, including BAS, ATO requirements and annual FBT reporting.
• Coordinating annual budgeting processes and monitoring financial performance against budgets.
• Maintaining effective internal financial controls, identifying risks and implementing appropriate improvements.
• Overseeing financial systems, reporting processes and relationships with external system providers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, strengthen financial processes and reduce costs.
• Leading, supporting and developing Finance team members, ensuring clear accountability and consistent performance.
• Working collaboratively with the Group CFO and other business leaders to provide accurate financial information, insights and recommendations.

About You
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness, independent decision-making and effective people leadership.

You will be comfortable taking responsibility for a finance function, managing competing priorities and resolving complex financial matters without relying on constant direction.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A completed CA or CPA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience as a Finance Manager or in an equivalent senior financial management position.
• Proven ability to independently manage financial operations, reporting, compliance and cash flow.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting, Australian accounting standards, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing month-end reporting, general ledger reconciliations, budgeting and financial controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and developing Finance team members.
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make informed decisions and take accountability for outcomes.
• A proactive approach to identifying financial risks, resolving issues and improving business processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Experience within a multi-site retail business or similarly complex commercial environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Spendless Shoes?

• Join an established Australian footwear retailer with a national presence.
• Take ownership of a broad and challenging Finance Manager position.
• Work directly with an experienced Group CFO while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own function.
• Lead a Finance team and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
• Play an important role in supporting the financial performance and ongoing success of Spendless Shoes.
• Work from our Gillman Support Office as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are an experienced Finance Manager who thrives on accountability, enjoys leading a team and has the confidence to independently manage a busy finance function, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Spendless Shoes.