Job Description
Finance Manager | Future Financial Controller
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Flexible & competitive salary based on experience
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Finance Manager | Future Financial Controller
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Help Shape the Future of McKinna Group
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McKinna Group is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in the next stage of the business's growth and development.
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This is more than a traditional finance role. We are seeking a high-calibre finance professional who can take ownership of the finance function today while developing into a broader finance leadership position with a genuine pathway to Financial Controller.
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The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and senior management team to strengthen financial reporting, improve business intelligence, support strategic decision-making and help build the systems, processes and governance required for the next phase of growth.
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About McKinna Group
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McKinna Group is a well-established Australian manufacturing and building products business based in Braeside, Victoria. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, the business continues to invest in its people, systems and operational capabilities to support future growth.
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Operating within a dynamic manufacturing environment, the business provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain broad exposure across finance, operations, commercial management and strategic planning.
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About the Role
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Reporting directly to the Directors, the Finance Manager will lead all aspects of the finance function while partnering closely with management to improve financial visibility, accountability and business performance.
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Using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and business intelligence tools, you will transform financial and operational data into meaningful insights that drive profitability, improve decision-making and support long-term business growth.
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This is a highly visible position that combines hands‐on financial management with strategic involvement across multiple areas of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function.
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Oversee accounts payable,



accounts receivable and payroll processes.
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Strengthen financial controls, governance, compliance and reporting frameworks.
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Deliver accurate and timely financial, management and operational reporting.
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Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.
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Lead monthly management reporting and performance analysis.
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Establish KPI dashboards and business performance reporting across all departments.
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Analyse profitability by customer, project, department and product line.
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Develop commercial models and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
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Partner with operational managers to improve financial accountability and performance.
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Drive optimisation and utilisation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and associated reporting systems.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.
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Support strategic planning, risk management and future business growth initiatives.
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Assist in developing the financial systems, governance structures and reporting capability required to support a larger and more sophisticated organisation.
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About You
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You are a commercially focused finance professional who combines strong financial discipline with strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across the organisation.
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You are equally comfortable managing day-to-day finance operations while contributing at a strategic level and helping shape business performance.
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You enjoy building relationships, creating accountability through reporting and partnering with business leaders to improve results.
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CA or CPA qualified.
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Significant experience in financial management, commercial finance and management reporting.
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Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated success improving financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
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Advanced analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving capabilities.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to influence managers and leaders through commercial and financial insight.
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Experience driving performance improvements through financial analysis and reporting.
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Leadership capability with the potential to build, mentor and develop a future finance team.
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Preferred
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Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering or project-based businesses.
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Experience with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar platforms.
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Experience developing Power BI dashboards, reporting automation and business intelligence solutions.
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Exposure to organisational growth, operational improvement and strategic planning processes.
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Experience supporting directors and senior leadership teams with commercial decision-making.
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Why Join McKinna Group?
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Direct access to ownership and key decision-makers.
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Opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing Australian manufacturing business.
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Genuine pathway to Financial Controller and broader finance leadership responsibilities.
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Significant exposure across finance, operations, manufacturing and business strategy.
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Opportunity to modernise and strengthen the finance function.
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Lead the development of reporting, business intelligence and performance management systems.
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High level of autonomy, responsibility and influence.
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Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and capability.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the long‐term success of the business.
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Ready for the Next Step?
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This is a rare chance for an ambitious finance professional seeking to move beyond traditional accounting and become a key contributor to the future growth and success of McKinna Group.
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If you are commercially driven, enjoy improving business performance and are looking for a genuine pathway into a senior finance leadership role, we would like to hear from you.
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