Finance Manager

Cleanaway

City of Greater Dandenong

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Annual employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flexible health benefits

EAP access

Discounts on private health insurance

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a three‑person finance team and own a broad portfolio including month‑end, analysis and commercial partnering. You’ll guide senior stakeholders and drive performance with robust financial insight.

Ideal candidates will bring CA/CPA credentials, strong consolidation and reporting experience, and a proactive, improvement‑minded mindset. Role supports hybrid delivery across national business units.

Qualifications

CA or CPA qualification or equivalent professional certification.
Advanced degree in Business/Finance/Commerce preferred.
Experience leading finance teams and partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop three Finance professionals, building capability and a high-performing team.
Drive timely and accurate month-end activities with strong controls.
Deliver financial analysis and insights to support business performance and decision making.
Partner with senior commercial and operational leaders to provide trusted financial advice.
Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities with variance analysis.
Oversee financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency.

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance reporting

Business partnering

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Month-end close

Commercial acumen

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Finance/Commerce

Tools

TM1 or similar finance systems

MS Office

Job description

Cleanaway Waste Management transforms waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

Cleanaway Waste Management transforms waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Join our OTS Finance team as a Finance Manager and take ownership of a broad portfolio spanning people leadership, month-end delivery and commercial business partnering. Leading a team of three finance professionals, you'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information while providing timely insights that support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner with senior commercial stakeholders, coach and develop your team, and help drive strong financial performance across the business. Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead, coach and develop three Finance professionals, building capability and a high-performing team.
Drive the timely and accurate completion of month-end activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Deliver financial analysis and insights to support an accurate view of business performance and results.
Partner with senior commercial and operational leaders, providing trusted financial advice and decision support.
Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities, including analysis of performance and variances.
Oversee financial reporting, periodical accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting statutory and business requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, accuracy and efficiency while supporting broader team and business objectives.

About You

You're an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical capability with commercial thinking and a genuine passion for business partnering. You're comfortable moving between month-end delivery, analysis and forward-looking planning, while building trusted relationships across the business.

You'll also be a confident people leader who enjoys developing others and creating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

You'll Bring

CA or CPA qualification, supported by tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
Strong financial and management accounting knowledge, including consolidation, month-end and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and variance reporting. Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and manage a high-performing finance team.
Strong commercial acumen and business-partnering skills, with the confidence to influence and work effectively with internal stakeholders.
High standards of accuracy, organisation and accountability, with a results-focused and continuous-improvement mindset.
Strong MS Office and finance systems capability; experience with TM1 or similar finance systems would be advantageous.

Why join Cleanaway?

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

As a national, high growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

Attractive salary package
Career development opportunities
Paid parental leave
Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing ***email_hidden*** .

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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