A growing Australian business operating within the industrial and engineering sector is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Brisbane-based leadership team.With operations continuing to expand both locally and internationally, the business is investing in its finance capability to support the next phase of growth.
This newly created role offers the prospect to work closely with the CFO, leading the day-to-day finance function while contributing to strategic initiatives, operational improvements and long-term succession planning.The RoleReporting directly to the CFO, you'll take ownership of the finance function, ensuring reporting, compliance and operational finance activities are delivered efficiently while providing leadership to a small finance team.This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance day-to-day finance management with business partnering, process improvement and project work.
You'll work closely with operational teams, helping drive better financial visibility while strengthening systems, controls and reporting processes.Key responsibilities include:Leading month-end reporting, reconciliations and management reporting activitiesManaging day-to-day finance operations, including working capital, cashflow and transactional oversightSupporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for senior leadershipOverseeing inventory, WIP and operational finance processesManaging statutory compliance,



audit preparation and tax-related activitiesLeading and mentoring a small finance team while managing workflow and prioritiesDriving process improvements, strengthening controls and enhancing finance systemsPartnering with operational stakeholders to improve financial performance and business outcomesAbout youYou're an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading from the front.
You're equally comfortable reviewing financial reports, partnering with operational stakeholders and getting into the detail when required.You'll thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, enjoy improving processes and are motivated by the opportunity to help shape a growing finance function.You will bring:CA or CPA qualificationApproximately 10+ years' experience across commercial accounting and financePrevious leadership experience within a finance teamExperience within manufacturing, industrial, logistics or inventory-based environments will be highly regardedStrong commercial and operational finance capabilityExcellent communication skills with the confidence to partner across all levels of the businessExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous) and a continuous improvement mindsetOn OfferNewly created Finance Manager role reporting directly to the CFOBroad leadership position with exposure across finance, operations and business improvementOpportunity to mentor and develop a small finance teamFlexible working arrangements and onsite parkingLong-term career development within a growing Australian business with international operations
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📌 Finance Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Perigon Group
📍 Brisbane