Finance Manager - Funds at Omni Bridgeway in Sydney, New South Wales

Finance Manager - Funds

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

About Omni Bridgeway:

Omni Bridgeway is a global leader in litigation finance and risk management, providing innovative solutions that enable businesses, law firms, and individuals to pursue justice and accountability. As an ASX-listed company with over 35 years of experience, we help claimants overcome financial barriers to legal action, ensuring fair access to redress in complex disputes—including large-scale group actions against corporate misconduct and institutional wrongdoing. We have a global finance team of over 45 talented individuals supporting our operations.

About the Role:

This is a fixed-term role with the potential to extend, based in our Sydney office. As a Finance Manager in our Fund accounting team, reporting to the Global Fund Finance Manager, you will lead and own the fund accounting function across all investment vehicles, ensuring accurate NAV production, high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable accounting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

The role requires you to undertake a broad range of duties, including:

Fund Accounting & NAV Ownership

• Executive ownership of NAV accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversight of month-end and year-end close for all funds.
• Ownership of fund financial statements and disclosures.
• Ensure valuation policies are consistently applied.

Accounting Policy & Framework

• Own fund accounting policies and procedures.
• Interpret accounting standards for complex fund structures.
• Ensure alignment with fund documentation and legal structures.

Controls, Audit & Risk

• Own fund accounting control framework.
• Lead external audits for funds.
• Maintain audit readiness and remediation plans.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve high performance.
• Set clear expectations, manage performance, and support skills development.
• Plan team capacity and resourcing to meet business needs.
• Build an inclusive, high-trust, and engaged team culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key business partner to Group Accounting, Operations, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Pricing & Structuring, and Investor Relations.
• Lead effective collaboration across teams to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Represent the team in cross-functional forums and manage dependencies.
• Resolve issues constructively to maintain momentum and delivery.

Transformation & Efficiency

• Own operational process design within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure effective adoption.
• Use data and metrics to monitor performance and prioritise improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

We're looking for a natural leader with strong technical skills. You will ideally come with the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in fund accounting, financial reporting or audit within funds management, private equity, private credit or alternative investments.
• At least 3 years' experience leading and developing a team of accountants.
• Experience in the litigation funding or relevant financial services industry is preferred.
• Workday experience is preferred.
• Collaborative business partner who builds trusted relationships across functions and levels.
• Able to work effectively with global teams across different countries, time zones and cultures.
• High attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality and deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage shifting priorities.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ownership of NAV production and month-end and year-end close across multiple fund vehicles.
• Proven track record of leading external fund audits and delivering clean audit outcomes.
• Experience developing accounting policies, procedures and control frameworks for complex fund structures.

Why Join Omni Bridgeway?

🌍 Be part of a global, ASX listed leader in litigation finance and legal innovation.

💡 Collaborate with a high performing global finance team of over 45 talented individuals.

🏆 Support for continued professional development, career progression and access to excellent mentors.

👧‍ Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements within a family-friendly environment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Omni Bridgeway is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.