General Manager of Finance

Job title : General Manager of Finance
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1680211
General Manager – Finance 

The Business
This is a well-established, Australian-owned, privately owned company supplying equipment and services to the quarry, mining, and recycling sectors. Operating nationally with multiple branches and supported by in-house parts and technical capability, the business is known for its people-first culture, long-term partnerships and commitment to safety, quality and reliability.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager – Finance will own the financial performance of a complex, asset-heavy national operation.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role for a commercially astute finance executive who enjoys being close to the business. You will protect cashflow, manage banking relationships, support major investment decisions and provide the financial insight required to drive sustainable growth. The role blends strategy with execution and offers genuine influence at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own group cashflow and working capital in a capital-intensive environment
  • Lead and develop an established finance team
  • Manage banking and funding relationships to support growth and stability
  • Partner with the CEO and ELT to drive profitability and commercial outcomes
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, compliance and risk
About You You are a CA or CPA qualified finance leader with experience in heavy industry, manufacturing or similarly asset-intensive environments.
You are commercially minded, hands-on and accountable, with the confidence to operate at both executive and operational levels. You bring clarity, discipline and calm leadership to complex financial environments.
You will offer:
  • Strong cashflow and working capital expertise
  • A track record of leading and developing finance teams
  • Pragmatic, high-ownership leadership style
  • ERP experience (Pronto or similar) and a continuous improvement mindset
Please reply or get in touch and speak with David McLaren on 0492 458 557