Business Manager

Airforce Airconditioning; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airforce Airconditioning & Solar is seeking a Business Manager in Perth to own and oversee financial operations across the company, drive sustainable growth, and report to the Managing Director. You will manage finances, technology systems, HR, compliance, and ensure peak efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in business management or finance, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and proficiency with Xero (essential) and Simpro (advantage).

Qualifications

• Over 5 years' experience in a business management or finance role, ideally within a trade or construction environment.
• A bachelors degree with accounting as a major.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with ownership, accountability, and integrity.
• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adept with technology, learning new systems quickly, and adapting to evolving digital environments.
• Knowledge of Xero is essential and knowledge of Simpro would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Financial management and reporting, including preparation of end of year financial reports for external accountants.
• Review and improve operational and admin processes .
• Oversee and advise bookkeeping and payroll staff.
• Control operating costs and ensure sales staff are working with current costings.
• Oversee the purchasing, warehousing and installation functions to ensure optimal efficiency and accountability.
• Review and act on key performance reports in consultation with the managing director.
• Ensure strong debtor governance and decisive action on overdue or problem accounts.
• Manage HR processes and oversee inductions and training of new staff.
• Oversee and manage all insurances.
• Ensure compliance with government and industry regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Xero

Simpro

Job description

The Business Manager is responsible for owning and executing business operations across the company to support sustainable growth and ensure the profitable operation of the company. This role reports directly to the Managing Director.

You will play a pivotal role in managing the company finances, technology systems, human resources, compliance reporting, and ensuring all systems operate at peak efficiency.

We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic and forward thinking and is keen to embrace the opportunities that AI and new technologies will bring to the business.

Key responsibilities

Financial management and reporting, including preparation of end of year financial reports for external accountants.

Review and improve operational and admin processes .

Oversee and advise bookkeeping and payroll staff.

Control operating costs and ensure sales staff are working with current costings.

Oversee the purchasing, warehousing and installation functions to ensure optimal efficiency and accountability.

Review and act on key performance reports in consultation with the managing director.

Ensure strong debtor governance and decisive action on overdue or problem accounts.

Manage HR processes and oversee inductions and training of new staff.

Oversee and manage all insurances.

Ensure compliance with government and industry regulations.

About you

You will be a highly organised person with a keen eye for detail, take pride in maintaining high standards, and are constantly looking to improve processes or create efficient processes where none exist. You enjoy bringing order to complexity, ensuring things are structured well, and maintaining accurate records that others can rely on.

Over 5 years' experience in a business management or finance role, ideally within a trade or construction environment.

A bachelors degree with accounting as a major.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity.

Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Adept with technology, learning new systems quickly, and adapting to an evolving digital environment.

Knowledge of Xero is essential and knowledge of Simpro would be advantageous.

Experience identifying and implementing business and system improvements, governance, risk, audit, or compliance activities.

Why Airforce?

Airforce Airconditioning & Solar is a locally founded and owned company that has been operating the competitive HVAC industry in Perth and Bunbury for over 20 years. The business has a strongcustomer focusand actively pursue new opportunities within our market. We are an early adopter of new technology, and change is a constant with us. The company has achieved significant growth to move from a garage operation to become one of the largest residential air conditioning business in Perth, and has ambitions to continue to grow. This is a real opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team and have a direct impact on the future direction and growth of the business. You will achieve real job satisfaction as you see your efforts shape and improve the business.

If you are ready to join a supportive and dynamic company we look forward to hearing from you.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your highest level of education?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• What's your expected annual base salary?