Technology Supplier & Contract Manager - 12 Month FTC

Part-Time Office Experience Coordinator (6 Month FTC)

DEPT

This is a 6 month fixed term contract initially, with potential for extension. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. * Commitment: Part-time, 2 days per week (15 hours), based in our Sydney office. * Hours: Thursday is a mandatory full day in the office (7.5 hours / 9am-5.30pm with an hour unpaid lunch break). The remaining day (7.5 hours) can be worked on Tuesday, Wednesday, or split across both days. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Front of House & Workplace Operations:  * Client Experience: Greet visitors, manage meeting room bookings, and coordinate hospitality/catering. * Facilities & Space Management: Maintain the daily look and feel of the space (including tidying, managing bins, and restacking dishwashers). * Logistics & Supplies: Oversee mail, courier services, office procurement, and stationery inventory. * Vendor Relations: Act as the main point of contact for building management, cleaners, plant maintenance, and external suppliers. * Tech & Safety: Partner with IT site support to log equipment issues, and act as our trained First Aider and Fire Warden. Office Administration Tasks:  * Team Support: Assist the People & Leadership teams with local onboarding and offboarding setups. * Budgeting: Track daily office expenditure against the workplace budget and manage the office furniture inventory. * Compliance & Sustainability: Work with the Office Experience Lead (based in London) to maintain safety certificates and support local sustainable practices in line with our global B Corp certification. * Support the EMEA recruitment team with ad-hoc recruitment tasks such as scheduling interviews for the Australian hiring team, reviewing applications, answering candidate queries and generally supporting the recruitment process whilst the EMEA recruitment team are offline.  Culture & Team Experience:  * Event Support: Partner with the Office Experience Lead and local leadership team to plan, execute, and communicate local social events and cultural activities. * Global Alignment: Help unify our local Sydney vibe with our broader Global Studios network so our teams enjoy a consistent workplace experience. * Ad-Hoc Projects: Lend a hand with internal communications, creative workplace projects, and administrative tasks for senior management as they arise. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Previous experience within an agency environment is desirable * Highly computer-literate with experience with G Suite * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Superb organisational and multitasking skills * Discretion in handling confidential information * A service-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment * Adaptability to shifting work priorities  * Someone that is able to work flexibly * A conscientious work ethic WE OFFER  Note on Entitlements: The package details below are based on a full-time equivalent (FTE) position. All salary, leave balances, and benefits will be pro-rated to align with your part-time and fixed-term schedule. * 20 days of paid holiday each year, plus relevant public holidays.  * Doona Day - 1 additional day off paid leave each year to enjoy some downtime.  * Birthday Leave, 1 day paid day off each year to be taken during your birthday week.  * Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.  * 12% Superannuation Contribution.  * Access to dedicated mental health resources including sick & carer’s leave scheme, employee assistance programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.  * Dept Allowance, a dedicated company contribution towards professional development.  * Long Service Leave, provided in accordance with relevant state legislation.  * Enhanced Parental Leave.  * Learning and Development, continuous growth opportunities through internal training, and "inspirational talks” guest speakers. * Buddy Program, you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you navigate your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A Certified BCorp Agency and is multi-award winning “Agency of the Year”.  * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * Global DEPT® Cares Month, an annual initiative where our teams donate their professional skills and time to support local charities and pr-bono projects. * Talent Referral Scheme.  WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. AI Disclosure: At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Finance Operations Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Improbable

Improbable is a venture builder and technology company creating and scaling businesses in Web3, blockchain, and decentralised infrastructure. We build companies from the ground up and invest in ventures shaping the next generation of the internet. We are developing next-generation networked and decentralised systems that power digital assets, open networks, and Web3-native economies. Over the past decade, we’ve evolved into a global leader in venture building and blockchain-enabled infrastructure, enabling creators, brands, and communities to build and scale decentralised products at global scale. At Improbable, we’re motivated by solving hard, meaningful problems, building technology that is ambitious, durable, and transformative. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Operations Manager to provide maternity cover within our Finance team. This role will focus on ensuring the smooth running of Improbable’s core finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payment runs, bank reconciliations, month-end activities, and finance systems administration. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Finance, People, Legal, and Operations. Alongside day-to-day ownership, we are looking for someone who can bring structure, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset; identifying opportunities to streamline manual processes, automate recurring tasks where possible, and play a key part in embedding new tools such as ZIP across our finance workflows. THE OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE * Oversee the Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time. * Approve supplier payment runs in line with internal approval policies. * Manage appropriate liquidity across the different entity bank accounts ahead of each payment run, coordinating with the FC and VP of Finance to ensure supplier payments, intercompany settlements, and other operational payment obligations can be made on time.. * Act as an escalation point for payment queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Actively support the onboarding and adoption of ZIP, the company's new procure-to-pay automation platform, working with Procurement and Finance stakeholders on process design, testing, user adoption, and post-go-live optimisation to drive further efficiency improvements and embed the system across AP workflows. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE * Oversee the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring customer billing is accurate, timely and appropriately documented. * Monitor aged debtors balances, support collections activity, and act as an escalation point for overdue accounts. * Identify opportunities to simplify billing, reconciliation, and intercompany settlement processes. * Reconcile intercompany accounts and support the regular settlement of open balances. MONTH-END/YEAR-END CLOSE PROCEDURES * Review and sign off month-end close activities across AP, AR and bank reconciliations, and related balance sheet accounts, working with the team to identify bottlenecks and improve the close quality and timelines. * Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for AP and AR related accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. * Ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and audit-ready. SYSTEMS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT * Act as a key administrator and super-user for finance systems and associated workflows, including NetSuite, Expensify, Spendesk and ZIP. * Create, improve and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. * Identify manual, repetitive, or control-sensitive processes that could be streamlined or automated. * Work with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to implement practical improvements that reduce errors, improve visibility, and save time. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations using existing tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve data quality, reporting, reconciliations and documentation. WHY YOU’RE MADE FOR THIS * You have 3+ years’ experience managing AP and AR in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. * You are comfortable managing a small team of 2 and overseeing transactional data across multiple currencies, entities, and bank accounts (experience with cryptocurrency payments is a bonus but not required). * You have a strong understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to assess the accounting impact of finance operations activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash-related transactions. Bonus points if you're ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or currently studying towards a professional qualification. * You are an advanced Excel or Google Sheets user and have experience working with finance systems; NetSuite experience is a plus. * You have a track record of improving finance operations processes, whether through better documentation, stronger controls, automation, or smarter use of systems; not just maintaining them. * You are comfortable using AI and automation tools to reduce manual work, interrogate data, draft documentation, or improve repeatable workflows. You can operate in ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and bring structure and clarity to incomplete information. * You communicate clearly, manage stakeholders well, and know when to escalate. * You are highly organised, ownership driven, and comfortable keeping critical processes running without close supervision. * You are curious, collaborative, and always looking for a better way to do things. Improbable Candidate Privacy Policy

AP & AR Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Improbable

Improbable is a venture builder and technology company creating and scaling businesses in Web3, blockchain, and decentralised infrastructure. We build companies from the ground up and invest in ventures shaping the next generation of the internet. We are developing next-generation networked and decentralised systems that power digital assets, open networks, and Web3-native economies. Over the past decade, we’ve evolved into a global leader in venture building and blockchain-enabled infrastructure, enabling creators, brands, and communities to build and scale decentralised products at global scale. At Improbable, we’re motivated by solving hard, meaningful problems, building technology that is ambitious, durable, and transformative. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Operations Manager to provide maternity cover within our Finance team. This role will focus on ensuring the smooth running of Improbable’s core finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payment runs, bank reconciliations, month-end activities, and finance systems administration. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Finance, People, Legal, and Operations. Alongside day-to-day ownership, we are looking for someone who can bring structure, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset; identifying opportunities to streamline manual processes, automate recurring tasks where possible, and play a key part in embedding new tools such as ZIP across our finance workflows. THE OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE * Oversee the Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time. * Approve supplier payment runs in line with internal approval policies. * Manage appropriate liquidity across the different entity bank accounts ahead of each payment run, coordinating with the FC and VP of Finance to ensure supplier payments, intercompany settlements, and other operational payment obligations can be made on time.. * Act as an escalation point for payment queries and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Actively support the onboarding and adoption of ZIP, the company's new procure-to-pay automation platform, working with Procurement and Finance stakeholders on process design, testing, user adoption, and post-go-live optimisation to drive further efficiency improvements and embed the system across AP workflows. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE * Oversee the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring customer billing is accurate, timely and appropriately documented. * Monitor aged debtors balances, support collections activity, and act as an escalation point for overdue accounts. * Identify opportunities to simplify billing, reconciliation, and intercompany settlement processes. * Reconcile intercompany accounts and support the regular settlement of open balances. MONTH-END/YEAR-END CLOSE PROCEDURES * Review and sign off month-end close activities across AP, AR and bank reconciliations, and related balance sheet accounts, working with the team to identify bottlenecks and improve the close quality and timelines. * Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for AP and AR related accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. * Ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and audit-ready. SYSTEMS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT * Act as a key administrator and super-user for finance systems and associated workflows, including NetSuite, Expensify, Spendesk and ZIP. * Create, improve and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. * Identify manual, repetitive, or control-sensitive processes that could be streamlined or automated. * Work with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to implement practical improvements that reduce errors, improve visibility, and save time. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations using existing tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve data quality, reporting, reconciliations and documentation. WHY YOU’RE MADE FOR THIS * You have 3+ years’ experience managing AP and AR in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. * You are comfortable managing a small team of 2 and overseeing transactional data across multiple currencies, entities, and bank accounts (experience with cryptocurrency payments is a bonus but not required). * You have a strong understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to assess the accounting impact of finance operations activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash-related transactions. Bonus points if you're ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or currently studying towards a professional qualification. * You are an advanced Excel or Google Sheets user and have experience working with finance systems; NetSuite experience is a plus. * You have a track record of improving finance operations processes, whether through better documentation, stronger controls, automation, or smarter use of systems; not just maintaining them. * You are comfortable using AI and automation tools to reduce manual work, interrogate data, draft documentation, or improve repeatable workflows. You can operate in ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and bring structure and clarity to incomplete information. * You communicate clearly, manage stakeholders well, and know when to escalate. * You are highly organised, ownership driven, and comfortable keeping critical processes running without close supervision. * You are curious, collaborative, and always looking for a better way to do things. Improbable Candidate Privacy Policy