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Finance Manager – Oscar Wylee (Cloud Atlantic)
Job Overview
Cloud Atlantic is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to support Oscar Wylee, a leading Australian optical eyewear retailer and healthcare service provider.
Operating as a key financial partner reporting directly to the Sydney-based Finance Director, this position is ideal for an accomplished accounting professional looking to drive strategic financial management, build operational teams, and support high-growth retail operations across international markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Planning: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to align with broader corporate objectives.
- Financial Modeling & Analysis: Construct robust financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, expansion opportunities, and business risks.
- Executive Decision Support: Deliver actionable insights and commercial recommendations to executive leadership.
- Governance & Compliance: Oversee financial compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and corporate governance principles.
- Team Leadership & Scale: Initially operate in a standalone capability with a clear focus on building, mentoring, and leading junior accounting teams over time.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with inter-departmental teams to integrate sound financial strategies into day-to-day business operations.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience
- Professional Certification: Fully qualified member of a recognized accounting body (CA Sri Lanka / ICASL, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Work Experience: Minimum of 3 to 4 years of proven experience in a similar financial management role.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
- Regional Insight: Prior exposure to Australian market operations or compliance standards is advantageous (though not mandatory).
- Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated team-building potential, keen attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Location Commitment: Must be dedicated to residing and working long-term in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Overseas sponsorship is not available).
About Cloud Atlantic & Oscar Wylee
Cloud Atlantic is a premier professional services firm supporting a high-performing portfolio of SaaS and retail brands across Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. By bringing together specialized expertise across technology, finance, property, and human resources, Cloud Atlantic drives operational excellence for international industry leaders.
Oscar Wylee is a fast-growing multinational optical brand headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Recognized for providing accessible, high-quality eye care services and modern prescription eyewear, the brand continues to expand its retail footprint internationally. Oscar Wylee website
Role Benefits
- Global Exposure: Work directly with Australian market leadership while based in Sri Lanka.
- Career Growth & Team Building: Opportunity to transition from a standalone role into a leadership position building your own accounting team.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Engage with high-growth retail and healthcare operational models.
- Talent Network Integration: Direct visibility across Cloud Atlantic’s wider enterprise portfolio for future career advancement.
Career Guide: How to Prepare for This Position
1. How to Prepare Your CV
- Highlight Qualifications Clearly: Place your primary accounting designation (CASL / ACCA / CIMA) prominently at the top of your resume.
- Quantify Achievements: Detail specific financial models, cost-saving initiatives, or system implementations you led in previous roles using measurable metrics (e.g., % budget accuracy improved, process efficiency gains).
- Emphasize Management Potential: Showcase experience in training, mentoring, or supervising junior staff to align with the role’s growth trajectory.
- Demonstrate Excel & Software Expertise: Explicitly mention complex functions you master (e.g., dynamic financial modeling, Power Query, scenario analysis).
2. How to Prepare for the Interview
- Understand Australian Financial Context: Familiarize yourself with basic Australian business practices, GST principles, and corporate reporting standards.
- Prepare Behavioral Examples (STAR Method): Ready concrete examples demonstrating problem-solving, commercial acumen, and navigating high-pressure deadlines.
- Demonstrate Standalone Capability: Be ready to discuss how you structure your time, prioritize tasks independently, and establish accounting controls without daily on-site supervision.
- Research Oscar Wylee: Review their product line, retail presence, and brand ethos to discuss relevant financial levers in retail operations.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates interested in building a long-term career in Colombo with Cloud Atlantic and Oscar Wylee should submit their application through Cloud Atlantic’s official careers portal or preferred job board. Ensure your CV includes an up-to-date summary of your professional qualification status and detailed work history. More Jobs
Disclaimer
This job overview is compiled strictly for informational and educational purposes based on publicly advertised vacancy details. Job specifications, responsibilities, and application requirements are subject to change by the hiring organization (Cloud Atlantic / Oscar Wylee). Candidates are advised to verify details directly via official employer channels. Unsolicited applications or inquiries not meeting the specified location criteria may not receive an individual response.