FINANCE MANAGER at Europcar

Job Description

Europcar is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team supporting our Australia and New Zealand operations on a permanent full time basis located at our Head Office in Tullamarine, Victoria.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accounting team delivers accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, while driving process and system improvements across finance. You’ll also oversee tax, budgeting, and forecasting obligations, ensuring compliance and accuracy with zero error tolerance.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director, you’ll bring a strong understanding of business functions and operating systems to enhance the efficiency of our controlling function. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial management within a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead accurate and timely financial reporting for AU & NZ including monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc submissions

• Oversee audits, statutory accounts, tax returns and government reporting obligations while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements

• Drive forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling, including long-term planning and business case support

• Partner with senior leaders and managers across the business to provide insights that shape strategic and operational decision making

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, cash flow management, month-end and year-end close processes and internal controls

• Manage, mentor and develop direct reports, ensuring performance targets are achieved

• Act as a second-in-charge to the Financial Controller

• Contribute to strategic projects as directed by the Financial Controller and Finance Director

To be considered you should possess:

• Minimum 7 years' proven experience gained in mid to large corporate retail, travel & tourism or services industry

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree, with CPA or CA qualification highly regarded.

• Strong technical expertise in audit, financial reporting, and income tax, ideally gained in a large or complex business environmen

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and procedures.

• Proven experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

• Hands-on experience managing external audits and year-end processes.

• Solid background in general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close activities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Working knowledge of SAP financial consolidation or similar systems.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary package

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

• Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program for successfully referring candidates

• Enjoy significant employee discounts on various offerings, such as discounted car rentals for yourself, family, and friends, as well as private health and pet insurance and more

• Be part of an internationally recognised brand with prospects for national and global career growth

• Access to Employee Assistance Program and the top-rated Calm App for mental fitness

• Experience a positive workplace culture, collaborating with a dynamic, supportive, and high-achieving team

• Embrace hybrid work with the flexibility to work from home one day a week

Europcar Mobility Group

Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player, with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe.  “We help to change the way you move” is what we stand for and brings us together.

We offer to individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250.000 vehicles, equipped with the latest engines including an increasing share of electric vehicles.

Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: Europcar® - a global leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, with a premium positioning, Goldcar® - a frontrunner at providing low-cost car rental services in Europe, and Fox-Rent-A-Car®, one of the main players in the car rental market in the US, with a "value for money" positioning.

Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees, everywhere we deliver our mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries.

More info at: www.europcar-mobility-group.com