We are hiringSenior Finance Managerfor our client.
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Position Summary
Reporting to theChief Financial Officer (or CEO), the Senior Finance Manager will lead the company's financial operations, planning, reporting, compliance, and commercial finance activities, while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen and experience in ERP systems, project accounting, manufacturing finance, and business process improvement.
This role requires a hands‐on finance leader who can partner effectively with engineering, operations, project delivery, and executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial performance analysis.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‐range financial planning.
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and strategic objectives.
Commercial & Project Finance
Provide financial oversight for engineering and manufacturing projects.
Review project costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability.
Partner with Project Managers to monitor project performance and financial risks.
Support commercial decision‐making through financial modelling and business analysis.
Review customer contracts from a financial and commercial perspective.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), IFRS, and statutory requirements.
Manage tax compliance including GST/BAS, FBT,



payroll tax, and corporate tax obligations.
Coordinate internal and external audits.
Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
ERP & Business Improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes.
Drive ERP optimisation and finance transformation projects.
Partner with IT to improve financial reporting, automation, and data integrity.
Develop dashboards and management reporting tools to improve business visibility.
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Support cross‐functional teams by providing financial insights and guidance.
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business.
CPA or CA qualification.
8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong experience in:
Financial reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Project accounting
Cost management
Manufacturing finance
Business partnering
ERP systems and finance transformation
Solid knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
Advanced Excel and ERP experience (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Pronto, or similar.
Experience in the aviation industry is highly preferred
Key Competencies
Commercial acumen
Financial planning & analysis
Project finance
Manufacturing costing
Financial reporting
Business partnering
ERP implementation and optimisation
Process improvement
Stakeholder management
Leadership and coaching
Analytical thinking
Communication and influencing skills
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📌 Senior Finance Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 MacroHire
📍 Adelaide