Finance Recruitment, done properly.
MACRO Recruitment helps employers hire finance staff who can perform from day one. Less noise, faster shortlists, and fewer hiring surprises.
Whether you need an Accounts Payable gun for month end, a hands-on Financial Accountant, a commercial FP&A analyst, or a steady Financial Controller, we run a tight process that prioritises capability, systems experience, and stakeholder fit.
Talk to us about your finance hire
Book a quick call or send the role brief and we will come back with market guidance and a shortlist plan.
Why employers use MACRO for finance hires
Specialist screening, not CV forwarding
We do not “spray and pray”. Every candidate is screened for the exact responsibilities, pace, systems, and communication style your team needs.
Shortlists with signal
Expect 2 to 4 genuinely relevant candidates, with clear notes on:
- Technical fit and scope (what they have done, not just what they claim)
- Systems exposure and reporting tools
- Reasons for move and motivation
- Notice period, availability, and work rights
- Salary expectations and what is realistic in the current market
Speed with control
You get fast turnaround without quality slipping. We set timelines upfront and keep interviews moving, while managing candidate expectations to reduce dropouts and counteroffers.
Market honest, commercially practical
We will tell you if the brief is under-banded, over-scoped, or likely to attract the wrong level. You get guidance you can act on, not flattering guesses.
Risk reduction built into the process
Reference checks, work rights checks, and a recruitment process designed to reduce the common finance hiring risks: underperformance, poor communication, systems mismatch, and month-end stress failure.
Roles we recruit across finance
We recruit across permanent, contract, and temp finance hiring, including:
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control
- Assistant Accountant, Graduate Accountant
- Financial Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant, Cost Accountant
- FP&A Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Finance Business Partner
- Payroll Officer, Payroll Team Lead
- Finance Manager, Financial Controller
Not sure what title fits your scope? Tell us what needs doing and we will map the role level and salary band.
What “good” looks like in finance (and how we screen for it)
Finance hiring is not only about technical skills. It is whether someone can deliver under deadlines, communicate clearly, and work cleanly inside your systems.
Technical capability
We screen for real-world capability in areas like:
- Month end close, journals, accruals, reconciliations
- Management reporting and variance analysis
- Budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles
- Cashflow tracking and working capital awareness
- Audit readiness, controls, and process improvement
- Payroll accuracy and compliance awareness (where relevant)
Systems and tools
We validate systems exposure and strength, for example:
- ERPs and finance systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Xero, MYOB)
- Reporting and analysis tools (Power BI, TM1, advanced Excel)
Stakeholder and communication fit
We test for the behaviours that make finance hires succeed:
- Clear communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Calm performance under month-end pressure
- Attention to detail without getting stuck in perfectionism
- Practical problem-solving, not “that’s not my job”
- Ability to work with leaders and challenge constructively when needed
How we work (simple, fast, accountable)
1) Briefing call that actually matters
We clarify what the role owns, what “success” looks like at 30, 60, 90 days, and what has caused issues in the past. We also align on salary reality and timeline.
2) Targeted search and outreach
We combine advertising with direct outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying.
3) Structured screening
Every shortlisted candidate is interviewed against your role scorecard: responsibilities, systems, pace, team style, and motivation.
4) Shortlist delivery
You receive a short, high-confidence shortlist with notes that make decision-making easier.
5) Interview coordination and offer support
We reduce friction: interview scheduling, candidate prep, offer alignment, resignation risk, and start date planning.
Contract and temp finance hiring
Need someone quickly for a backlog, leave cover, audit prep, or a system transition?
MACRO can supply contract and temp finance staff with:
- Clear availability and start dates
- Confirmed systems experience
- References aligned to performance under deadlines
- Practical handover expectations so you do not lose weeks onboarding
What you get when you engage MACRO
- A recruiter who understands how finance teams run
- A shortlist that respects your time
- Clear market feedback and salary guidance
- Candidate management that reduces dropouts
- A process designed to lower hiring risk
Common questions
Can you recruit confidentially?
Yes. We can run discreet outreach and manage messaging carefully, especially for senior finance hires.
Do you check qualifications?
We validate claims and screen for capability. Where required, we can support qualification verification and structured reference checking.
How many candidates will you send?
Usually 2 to 4 strong matches. If the market is thin, we will tell you early and propose options.
Ready to hire finance talent with less risk?
Send us the role details or book a call. We will come back with:
- A recommended role level and salary band
- A shortlist timeline
- The sourcing approach we will use for your specific hire
Contact MACRO Recruitment
Call: (03) 9573 1500
Email: jobshop@macrorecruitment.com.au