Finance and Administration Manager

Entree Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterfields Services in Adelaide seeks a Finance and Administration Manager to lead the finance and administration functions, providing strategic insights and robust financial reporting. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape processes and automation initiatives to support growth and operational excellence.

You will mentor a small team, oversee end-to-end financial cycles, payroll, controls, and compliance, and collaborate with external accountants to satisfy all statutory

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in trade services, construction, or related industry will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools or workflow automation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to a small finance team
• Oversee banking, debtors, creditors, debt collection, timesheets, and disbursements
• Review and approve accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and vendor payments
• Manage end-of-month, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes
• Process highly automated, weekly payroll
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Lead the implementation of financial systems and workflow enhancements
• Manage facilities-related administration, including security, insurance, fleet, telecommunications, and office requirements
• Work closely with the groups external accountants to ensure compliance with all financial, taxation, and statutory obligations

Skills

Finance leadership

Process improvement

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

AI-enabled finance tools

Workflow automation

Job description

$120K + super | Higher remuneration based on experience

Opportunity to drive process improvements and automation initiatives

About the Company

Butterfields Services is a long-established South Australian business with a strong reputation in the building and construction services sector. Operating for nearly 50 years, the organisation has grown into a respected provider of project and maintenance solutions, employing a sizeable workforce and servicing a diverse range of commercial clients. Butterfields Services is in a strong position for continued growth and is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional service outcomes.

About the Role

As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will ensure financial operations are managed efficiently and effectively, supporting the ongoing stability and success of the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key leadership role, overseeing finance and administration functions while providing accurate reporting and strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.

Duties

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to a small finance team
• Oversee banking, debtors, creditors, debt collection, timesheets, and disbursements
• Review and approve accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and vendor payments
• Manage end-of-month, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes
• Process highly automated, weekly payroll
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Lead the implementation of financial systems and workflow enhancements
• Manage facilities-related administration, including security, insurance, fleet, telecommunications, and office requirements
• Work closely with the groups external accountants to ensure compliance with all financial, taxation, and statutory obligations

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion)
• Experience within trade services, construction, engineering, or a related industry will be highly regarded
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools or workflow automation solutions is desirable
• Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvement and automation initiatives
• Diverse and broad leadership role with genuine influence on business operations
• Permanent position within a stable, growing organisation
• Onsite parking and modern office facilities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Progressive workplace focused on continuous improvement and innovation