Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager

Are you strategic collaborative and passionate about enabling creativity through strong financial leadershipWe are open to considering candidates based in any of our Australian studio locations.

The Practice

ASPECT Studios is a purpose-oriented landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia Asia UK and the Middle East our studios believe in the power ofregenerativedesign toshape communities and rebuild natural environments.

Our Financeteam formsapart of the globalHubGroup(think Marketing ITPeople & Capabilityand our global Executive leaders) together with our Commercial team we supporttonine (9)studiosacrossoverfive (5) legal jurisdictions.

The Role

The Group Finance Manager is a key leadership role directly reporting to our Co-CEOs and working closely with the Board to ensure financial health and enable sustainable growth across all studios with the support of our Finance team.

In this role you will oversee global financial operations (including reporting compliance banking forecasting valuation risk management tax and shareholder processes) while shaping the systems and frameworks that support our studios and practice.

You will work to standardise financial reporting in line with strategic goals elevate global financial practices and systems to enable operational excellence and provide financial insight and commercial oversight to support studio teams.

As a member of the Hub leadership team you will also contribute to broader organisational strategy and help shape the future of ASPECT Studios.

As we collaborate with teams across five global regions our team works flexibly to accommodate different time zones when necessary. ASPECT recognises the importance of sustainable hours and a healthy work-life balance so flex (including working from home) is a key feature of the way our team works.

About You

Youre a strategic thinker with deep financial expertise and a naturally collaborative approach. You thrive in dynamic creative and fast-moving environments and youre energised by the opportunity to shape the way a global organisation operates.You bring clarity structure and confidence to complex challenges translating financial nuance into clear direction for teams across the business.With a steady solutions-focused mindset you know how to influence guide and partner with stakeholders at every level to drive meaningful impact.

What youll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field plus a CPA CA or equivalent.
• Senior finance leadership experience in multi-regional organisations (ideally with experience in Australia UK UAE China and Vietnam)
• Exposure to design architecture construction engineering or professional service industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn financial insights into real business decisions.
• Solid knowledge of financial governance compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills including working with senior executivesand boards.
• Hands-on experience with global financial operations and system standardisation.
• A passion for using technology to boost efficiency and scale.

ASPECT Benefits

Our culture is supportive collaborative and driven by purpose - not formality. Youll be part of a team that values fresh thinking and practical problem-solving where everyone has your back and works together to embrace diversity foster professional development and will provide you with the tools and environment you need to thrive.

Some of the benefits youll enjoy as an ASPECT team member include:

• Ability topurchaseanadditionaltwo weeks of leaveviaour Purchased Leave initiative
• Access to generous paid parental leave benefits after 6 months
• MAPS Days four paid days per year to explore your passion projectand up to two days for paid volunteering at an organisation of your choice
• Professional membership support following probation reimbursement ofannual membershipsfees.

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to Apply

Click Apply Now tosubmita detailed CV and cover letter outlining your approach to work and why this role would be a good fit.

Only applications from Australian Citizens permanent residents or long-term visa holders are eligible for appointmentat this time.

We are not currently accepting resumes from recruitment agencies.