Finance Manager
Accounting & Finance
Brisbane, Australia
π¦πΊ Heads up! This role is based in-person at our office in sunny Brisbane, Australia. π¦πΊ
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π About Askable
Weβre Askable - the worldβs most loved user research platform. Loved by whom you ask? Woolies, Qantas, Canva, BUPA, CommBank, NAB, Telstra, BBC, Mastercard and hundreds more.
Askable began in 2017 as an idea scribbled on a sticky note, born out of frustration with the clunky, outdated research processes weβd experienced firsthand. So, we set out to build a new wayβone that makes quality research accessible to everyone, from Fortune 500s to startups hungry for insights.
More than just a platform, Askable is a promise to unlock impact at scale.
By providing seamless access to high-quality participants and Certified Askable Researchers, we enable teams to scale research on demand, deliver insights faster, and, ultimately, build things that matter.
Now with offices in Brisbane, London, and Chicago, weβre growing the team to bring Askableβs research power to researchers everywhere, so they can make smarter, user-driven decisions.
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π¦ Our culture
Our culture drives everything we do. We live it, breathe it, and work every day to make Askable a place where people can thrive.
We believe work should be fulfilling, exciting, and meaningful. Here, youβre not just part of a team. Youβre part of a community that cares about what theyβre building and how theyβre building it.
In fact, we take culture so seriously that we wrote a book on it. Our Culture Book guides what we stand for, how we work, and the values that unite usβbecause nothing beats winning with a team you genuinely love working with.
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π‘ About the role
As our Finance Manager, youβll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of our growing tech business. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager will take ownership for building the frameworks necessary to support our business.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with detail, improving processes, and contributing to a fast-paced, scaling environment.
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π What youβll do
Financial Planning & Analysis
Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Support SaaS metric analysis - ARR, NRR, GRR, Churn, ACV etc
Maintain cash flow forecasting to stay on top of cash
Develop financial models to identify growth opportunities.
Corporate Governance and Operational Efficiency
Develop scalable accounting systems for global operations.
Build out and refine processes and procedures to ensure the way we do things are growing as fast as the business
Collaborate with external tax advisors for compliance.
Lead the Tax R&D program
Optimise current treasury practices to manage cash and investments.
Team Leadership and Development
Recruit and develop top finance talent.
Mentor the finance team to enhance skills and capabilities.
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π« To shine in this role youβll bring
10+ years of Accounting and Finance experience
CA or CPA qualification
Experience working in a high growth tech SaaS business would be an advantage
Confidence working with ERP systems and Excel
The ability to work collaboratively with operational stakeholders
A proactive, adaptable mindset and willingness to support a growing business
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π The mindset youβll need
Winning with your team: Youβll be proud of the individual work you do, but find winning as team ultimately more fulfilling. This includes having the emotional maturity to give and receive constructive feedback to better the team as a whole.
Independence and curiosity: You wonβt find cabinets full of step by step instructions at Askable. Youβll need to think on your feet, manage your own workflow, problem-solve roadblocks, proactively ask questions, and take responsibility for the goals you set.
Growth focussed: Youβll enjoy the idea of a stretch goal and always be looking for opportunities to improve yourself, your team, and the business.
Quick to learn: Youβll bring an ability to quickly learn and understand our product solutions and features, and keep up to date as our offerings evolve.
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π Perks and benefits
Your excitement about the role itself is what matters most to us. Perks are just the icing on the cakeβbut let us share a few to whet your appetite. π°
Competitive salary
Askable Days: a bonus paid day off every month (giving you a total of 7 weeks annual leave! π₯³)
Buffet lunch, every day! Prepared for us by our in-house chef
Free public transport to get you to and from the office
And more! We'll be happy to chat about all our other perks during the interview process.
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βοΈ Before you go...
Research shows many people (especially women and minority groups) hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Askable, weβre committed to building diverse teams with unique perspectives. If youβre excited about this role but your experience doesnβt align perfectly, weβd still love to hear from you.