CTE Australia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager that provides strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business's financial integrity, statutory compliance, and long-term financial performance.
Reporting to the Operations Director and CEO, this role is accountable for the full finance function including financial reporting, taxation, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting and payroll oversight.
The Finance Manager partners with the executive team to deliver commercially sound decision-making, robust financial controls, and transparent reporting to the Board and external stakeholders.Key responsibilitiesProvide senior financial oversight and commercial advice to the CEO, Operations Director and BoardLead the Finance and Administration team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functionsManage the annual operating and capital budgets, rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts, working capital, banking and debt facilitiesOversee month-end and year-end close, external audit, statutory financial statements and Board reportingPursue continuous improvement in finance systems, controls and divisional performance reportingSupport a high-performance finance cultureLead, mentor, and develop the finance and administration teamOversee payroll processing including superannuation, workers compensation, leave accruals, and Modern Award complianceManage banking relationships, insurance renewals,



and finance-related supplier contractsAbout youBachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline from a recognised Australian university or equivalent overseas qualificationCA or CPA qualified with current membership in positive standingProven senior finance experience leading a full finance function in a mid-sized Australian business, with a minimum of 10 years' progressive experience and at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership roleProven experience managing external audit relationships and delivering clean audit outcomesAdvanced Excel and financial modelling capability, with Xero (or equivalent) experience at an administrator levelClear and confident communication able to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders including the BoardProven ability to build and develop a high-performing finance teamAbout usCTE Australia is a specialist electrical compliance organisation operating across Hazardous Areas, High Voltage and broader electrical compliance disciplines.
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📌 Strategic Finance Manager: Board Reporting & Forecasting (Brisbane)
🏢 CTE Australia
📍 Brisbane