Finance Lead

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Perth CBD is seeking an accomplished Finance lead to join a senior leadership team. The role oversees critical accounting, reporting, governance and business partnering within a complex corporate environment.

Candidates should come from Big 4 or Mid-Tier accounting firms, have progressed to manager level, and possess exceptional technical accounting expertise with strong commercial acumen to influence stakeholders across functions.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Big 4 or Mid-Tier Firm experience at Manager level.
• Seven+ years in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with mining and resources clients in audit/advisory.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership.
• Experience using automation, data analytics, Gen AI and ML in finance.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory, financial and management reporting delivery.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Drive cost control, budgeting, forecasting and performance initiatives.
• Oversee project controls and financial governance for major projects.
• Lead assurance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and stakeholder communications.
• Guide on technical accounting and compliance obligations.
• Foster finance business partnering across the organisation.
• Leverage automation and data analytics to enhance processes.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Automation

Gen AI

Machine learning

Cost control

Business partnering

Governance

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an accomplished Finance lead to join their organisation in a senior leadership capacity reporting directly to the Finance manager. Based in the Perth CBD, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting, reporting, governance, and business partnering functions within a complex and dynamic corporate environment.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have developed their careers within Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firms and have progressed into Manager level positions. This role will suit an individual with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely statutory, financial, and management reporting
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior business stakeholders
• Drive effective cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance initiatives
• Oversee project controls and support major business projects through financial governance and reporting
• Lead assurance, risk management, and internal control activities
• Manage external audit requirements and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and compliance obligations
• Foster strong business partnering relationships across the organisation
• Leverage technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging digital tools to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while promoting continuous improvement

About You

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Previous experience within a Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firm is critical
• Demonstrated experience operating at a Manager level

• Experience supporting mining and resources clients through audit, assurance, advisory, risk, or business consulting engagements is essential

• Minimum seven years' experience in technical accounting and financial reporting
• Strong expertise in:
  • Financial and management reporting
  • Audit and advisory services
  • Assurance and risk management
  • Cost control and project controls
  • Business partnering and stakeholder engagement
  • Governance and compliance
• Proven ability to manage complexity across operational, stakeholder, regulatory, and commercial environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience utilising technology to drive efficiencies, including automation, data analytics, Gen AI, and machine learning applications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity within a respected organisation
• Perth CBD location with convenient access to public transport
• Exposure to strategic business initiatives and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence organisational performance and decision-making
• Collaborative and high-performing workplace culture
• Competitive remuneration package with bonus and long-term career development opportunities