27th July, ****
Myndshift Group
Myndshift Group supports a number of industries including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we proudly connect high‐calibre professionals with some of Australia's largest organisations.
Our client partner, a leading Tier 1 Mining Contractor, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its operational finance function and support major surface mining operations across Australia.
About the Role
Based at the company's Perth head office close to the Airport, you will lead a team of seven Management Accountants and Senior Management Accountants across Perth and Brisbane.
Reporting into senior leadership and partnering with project and functional leaders, you will oversee financial performance, governance and reporting while managing commercial risk and identifying opportunities to improve business performance.
A key focus will be reviewing existing practices and delivering improvements across systems, processes and financial and non-financial reporting. You will balance transformation initiatives with BAU delivery and confidently guide stakeholders through change.
Travel to Brisbane will be required at least once per month, with future travel requirements subject to business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a finance team of seven across Perth and Brisbane
Oversee end-of-month reporting and the timely delivery of financial results
Develop and enhance financial and non-financial reporting frameworks
Maintain strong financial governance, compliance and record integrity
Coordinate annual business planning and budgeting activities
Oversee working capital and identify opportunities for optimisation
Drive improvements across reporting, systems and finance processes
Lead transformation initiatives while maintaining effective BAU delivery
Partner with project and functional leaders to support commercial decisions




Manage and support stakeholders throughout business and process changes
Promote a team culture of accountability, collaboration and integrity
About You
You will be a commercially minded finance leader with experience operating within a large and complex organisation. Proactive and outcomes-focused, you will be confident managing a team, improving established practices and partnering with senior stakeholders.
You will also bring:
A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
CA or CPA qualification
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team
Senior finance experience within mining, resources, construction, manufacturing or another asset-intensive industry
Experience using a large ERP system, ideally SAP
Robust financial reporting, planning, governance and commercial analysis skills
Proven experience delivering reporting, system and process improvements
The ability to balance transformation projects with day-to-day priorities
Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
Willingness to travel to Brisbane at least once per month
What's on Offer:
Permanent leadership position with a Tier 1 Mining Contractor
Perth-based role located close to the airport
Monday-to-Friday roster
WFH 1 day per week or flexibility when required
Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team
Genuine scope to influence reporting, systems and business performance
Novated leasing arrangements
Retail discounts across fuel, groceries, homewares and outdoor products
Comprehensive employee health and wellbeing program
If you are an experienced finance leader looking to combine people leadership, commercial partnering and business transformation within a major mining organisation, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Mark Powell - Director
Myndshift Group
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📌 Finance Manager - Mining Projects (Perth)
🏢 MYNDSHIFT GROUP
📍 Perth