An established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take the lead on financial performance, commercial decision-making and financial governance.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role working closely with the General Manager and operational leadership team. Approximately 75% of the position is focused on operational and commercial finance, with the balance supporting broader Group Finance requirements.
The Role
- Lead financial performance, reporting, controls and governance.
- Partner with senior leadership to drive profitability and informed decision-making.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and monthly management reporting.
- Provide commercial input into estimating, tendering, project costing and pricing.
- Analyse labour, material and overhead costs to improve margins.
- Monitor project profitability, inventory, procurement and working capital.
- Manage statutory reporting, tax obligations, audit and financial compliance.
- Support contract invoicing, milestone payments and lender covenant requirements.
- Oversee payroll and provide support across key HR processes.
- Contribute to Group reporting, Board reporting and broader finance initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial performance.
You're a commercially minded finance professional who can go beyond the numbers. You'll be confident partnering with operational leaders, challenging assumptions and turning financial data into practical business decisions.
You'll ideally bring:
- Finance Manager or senior commercial finance experience.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cashflow skills.
- Experience with project costing, estimating or manufacturing/engineering environments (highly regarded).
- Strong commercial and analytical capability.
- Sound knowledge of financial controls, compliance and statutory reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
- CA/CPA or relevant tertiary qualifications highly regarded.
Make an impact. Influence decisions. Drive profitability.
This is an opportunity to step into a senior finance role where you'll have genuine influence across the operation and play a key part in shaping business performance.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
