Job Description
Finance & Process Specialist | Accounts | Engineeing | Mentored Pathway n
Finance & Process Specialist | CA Mentoring Pathway
Truganina, VIC | Full Time | $100K to $120K + Super (DOE)
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Seasoned finance pro or rising star? This role is built for you.
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Our client is a fast-growing Australian industrial manufacturing and engineering business with a busy workshop, an expanding product range and a leadership team investing in its next stage of growth. The business has outgrown its current finance setup, and they need someone to take ownership and build the platform for scale. A busy workshop, an expanding product range and a leadership team investing in its next stage of growth. The business has outgrown its current finance setup, and they need someone to take ownership and build the platform for scale.
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This isn't a back-office role. You'll be the link between the numbers and the operation, working side by side with the
CEO, the Operations & Procurement lead
and
the
Group CFO,
who is personally invested in your growth.
The Opportunity: n
Day-to-day finance: AP, AR, payroll, credit cards and reconciliations
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Getting BOMs and cost of goods right across Katana, the ERP and Xero so every product and job shows its true margin
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Building and running a formal month-end and stocktake cycle
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Accurate inventory and working capital reporting for the board
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Working with procurement,



operations and the warehouse on data and processes
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Bringing in smarter systems, automation and AI so finance grows with the business
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Reporting, budgeting and forecasting as the role develops
The Specialist: The experienced operator: n
You've run finance in an SME, ideally manufacturing, distribution or engineering. You know inventory, COGS and month-end inside out, and you're ready to own the function and shape how it scales.
The rising talent: n
You have a robust accounting foundation and a real hunger to grow. You want direct mentoring from a Chartered Accountant, a pathway to qualification and a clear route into a senior role.
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A real accounting brain and excellent attention to detail
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Hands-on Xero experience (Katana, MRP or inventory systems a big plus)
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A team-first attitude and genuine curiosity about how a business runs
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The drive to grow with a business that's going places
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Direct CA mentoring
from an experienced Group CFO
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Real ownership
of systems and processes from the ground up
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Visibility with leadership
, where your work drives real decisions
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A role built to grow
into a senior finance position as the business scales
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If you're ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you.
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All applications are treated in strict confidence.
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