Job Description
Pendulum Capital is a leading independent investment, management and corporate advisory firm. We advise companies and boards on significant business matters, including mergers & acquisitions, capital raisings, assets and investments. Our diverse portfolio spans agribusiness, real estate development, hospitality and infrastructure, with extensive expertise across a range of agricultural and investment sectors.
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Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Finance Manager to join our tight-knit West Perth team in a newly created role. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of a recently acquired business unit, with responsibility across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, cash flow and cost control.
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This hands-on role offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational leaders, strengthen financial processes and deliver commercial insights that support business performance and growth.
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The role:
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Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Prepare management and statutory accounts, annual budgets, and forecasts.
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Lead and oversee finance and accounts team members.
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Ensure compliance with taxation, audit, and regulatory requirements.
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Support the CFO with cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and funding requirements.
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Manage working capital, including inventory, debtors, and creditors.
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Develop and maintain robust internal controls, financial processes, and systems, including the ERP system.
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Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost efficiencies and improve financial performance.
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Undertake cost, margin,



and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making.
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Provide financial analysis, insights and recommendations to the CFO and broader leadership team.
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Requirements:
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Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with CA/CPA qualification highly regarded.
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Demonstrated experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar hands-on finance role.
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Strong financial and management accounting capability, including month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
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Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow, cost accounting, and financial controls.
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Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
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Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial information to support decision-making.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior leaders and operational teams and lead and support finance team members.
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Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within a hands-on and evolving business environment.
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Experience within an operational, agribusiness, manufacturing, FMCG or other inventory-based setting would be advantageous.
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On Offer:
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Opportunity to broaden commercial and analytical skillset
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Continuous personal engagement with learning and development opportunities across numerous agribusiness sub-sectors
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Be at the frontline of global decarbonisation initiatives working on large-scale carbon sequestration developments
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Supportive, reliable and collaborative team culture
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Career development and mentorship from highly experienced and successful agribusiness leaders
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Please note that only Perth based applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered, thank you for understanding.

📌 Finance Manager (Perth)
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