Finance Recruitment

Recruiting Finance Talent That Drives Business Success

The financial strength of any organisation rests on the calibre of its finance professionals. They guide strategic decisions, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance while keeping operations running smoothly. Yet, attracting and retaining the right expertise in this highly competitive market remains a challenge for many Australian businesses. The market is competitive, specialised skills are in short supply, and many candidates are looking for more than just technical expertise; they want roles where they can really add value.

Jenny Barbour understands these obstacles. Having placed finance professionals from Big Four backgrounds into mid-market companies and watched them struggle with less structured environments, we’ve learned that technical skills alone don’t predict success. That’s why our finance recruitment process now includes understanding how candidates handle ambiguity, build processes from scratch, and influence without authority. These fundamental skills separate finance professionals who merely comply from those who drive business performance.

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Recruiting Finance Talent That Drives Business Success

Executive Leadership

Executive finance leaders set the tone for financial strategy and governance across the organisation. They strike a balance between long-term growth and regulatory compliance, ensuring that financial decisions support sustainable success. These roles are pivotal for shaping corporate direction and instilling confidence among stakeholders.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Shapes overall financial strategy and governance.
Finance Director: Drives strategic growth through sound financial planning.
Head of Finance: Oversees financial operations and leadership of the finance function.

Management Roles

Finance management roles connect strategy with execution. They oversee operations,
ensure teams remain aligned with business goals, and provide leadership that drives
efficiency and accountability. Successful managers in this space combine technical
expertise with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively throughout
the business.

Commercial Manager: Aligns finance with business performance and opportunities.
Finance Manager: Coordinates day-to-day finance operations and reporting.
Finance Business Partner: Provides insights to support commercial decision-making.
FP&A Manager: Leads forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
Financial Controller: Manages compliance, reporting, and controls.

Specialist Roles

Specialist finance professionals bring depth in technical areas such as reporting, analysis, and cost management. They provide the accuracy, insight, and controls that underpin strong financial governance and inform better decision-making. Their expertise ensures organisations remain compliant while maximising efficiency.

Financial Analyst: Provides data-driven insights to optimise financial performance.
Management Accountant: Focuses on internal reporting and cost management.
Financial Accountant: Ensures accuracy in statutory reporting and compliance.
Group Accountant: Consolidates financials across multiple entities.
Cost Accountant: Analyses cost structures to improve efficiency.

Transactional & Support Role

Transactional and support finance roles form the backbone of financial operations. They ensure the day-to-day accuracy of processes such as payroll, invoicing, and reconciliations, which are essential for smooth business operations. Without this foundation, larger strategic initiatives cannot succeed.

Accounts Payable: Manages supplier payments and ensures timely fulfilment of obligations.
Accounts Receivable: Oversees invoicing and debt collection.
Payroll: Ensures accurate and timely employee remuneration.
Finance Officer: Handles core transactional processes.
Assistant Accountant: Provides support across reconciliations and reporting.

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Level 3, 627 Chapel Street South Yarra VIC 3141

03 9821 5606

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This letter is to advise you that [name withheld for commercial reasons] Group of Companies in Australia has had a close working relationship with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment since September 1998.

In 2001, we formalised our association with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment through a global tendering process of which they were successful and were awarded our “Preferred Supplier” status. Since then we have had no hesitation to extend our contract with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment and plan to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future.

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment has continued to supply us with numerous contractors on both short term and long term tenure. We have always found their candidates of an excellent standard and fit for the requirements we specified. From an administration standpoint, we have always found dealing with the staff of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment to be nothing less than professional in all aspects, which has contributed significantly to a Least Cost of Ownership outcome of our contract management…

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This letter is to advise you that [name withheld for commercial reasons] Group of Companies in Australia has had a close working relationship with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment since September 1998.

In 2001, we formalised our association with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment through a global tendering process of which they were successful and were awarded our “Preferred Supplier” status. Since then we have had no hesitation to extend our contract with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment and plan to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future.

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment has continued to supply us with numerous contractors on both short term and long term tenure. We have always found their candidates of an excellent standard and fit for the requirements we specified. From an administration standpoint, we have always found dealing with the staff of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment to be nothing less than professional in all aspects, which has contributed significantly to a Least Cost of Ownership outcome of our contract management…