6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Executive leadership role managing finance and driving growth for a recruitment and equipment business.

Lead commercial strategy, high-volume cash flow, and financial compliance.

Highly competitive executive package - $200-$220k base + bonus

Miller Recruitment is looking for a Finance Director for our client in Marrickville, NSW. Our client is a Recruitment & Equipment Hire Business that operates nationally. They are seeking a commercially minded, strategic Finance Director to join their executive leadership team and drive their long-term financial strategy.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will oversee all financial operations, risk management, and commercial planning. In the recruitment & labour sector, balancing rapid growth with tight working capital management and margin protection is critical. We are looking for a financial leader who thrives in a high-volume, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with the executive team to drive scalable growth, capital allocation, and long-term business strategy.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital: Lead robust short and long-term cash flow forecasting to support high-volume weekly payroll cycles and manage debtor facility management.
- Commercial Strategy & Margins: Partner with business development teams to evaluate contract pricing, review client margins, and structure profitable commercial deals.
- Financial Control & Board Reporting: Oversee month-end/year-end closing, management reporting, budgeting, rolling forecasts, and board presentations.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).




- Risk Management & Insurance: Oversee internal control frameworks, audit processes, corporate risk, and statutory insurances, specifically Workers' Compensation premiums and wage declarations.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing finance and payroll team.
- Rental Equipment Management & Stock Inventory: Manage financial planning and inventory control of rental machinery and safety equipment

About You

Qualifications: CA or CPA qualification with a relevant degree in Accounting or Finance. Industry Experience: Proven track record as a Finance Director, CFO, or Head of Finance, ideally within labour, recruitment, or fast-paced outsourced services. First or second move from a Big 4 or mid-tier Chartered Accounting firm will be highly regarded.

Commercial Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing high-volume payroll environments, working capital lines/debtor finance, and client contract negotiations.

Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling skills and experience with modern ERP, payroll, and CRM systems (e.g., JobAdder, FastTrack, Xero, MYOB PayGlobal, or similar).

Leadership Style: Strong communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for non-financial leaders. Hands-on, collaborative and eager to grow into a broader executive leadership role.

Inventory and Fleet Control Experience: The client owns a warehouse housing machinery and safety equipment - inventory control and management of fleet and stock experience beneficial.

What We Offer

- Competitive executive compensation package + performance bonus scheme.
- A key seat at the executive table with direct impact on business direction and expansion.
- Energetic, fast-paced, and cooperative company culture.

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📌 Finance Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Illawarra Mercury Job Board
📍 New South Wales