Finance Manager

The Hassett Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hassett Group is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager for its Australian manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will own the finance function, drive monthly reporting, cashflow management and costing, and partner with operations to improve profitability.

This hands-on role covers budgeting, compliance and process improvement, with exposure to strategic decision-making and external advisers.

Qualifications

• Financial analysis and reporting experience in a senior role.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to partner with operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting, forecasting and финансовый analysis
• Manage cashflow, budgeting and financial planning activities
• Oversee payroll, BAS, GST and statutory compliance requirements
• Drive costing accuracy, margin analysis and profitability reporting
• Improve financial reporting, controls and business processes
• Support operational decision-making through meaningful commercial insights

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Operational partnering

Cashflow management

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical excellence. Operating within a highly specialised environment, the business supplies products and solutions to a diverse range of industrial sectors and has built a strong market position through its commitment to customer service, engineering capability and operational performance. With continued investment in people, systems and processes, the business is now seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to support its next phase of growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting business performance through accurate reporting, commercial insights and strong financial management. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working closely with operations and being involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, cashflow management, costing, compliance and process improvement, while also providing the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, helping drive improved visibility, stronger commercial outcomes and ongoing business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly management reporting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Manage cashflow, budgeting and financial planning activities
• Oversee payroll, BAS, GST and statutory compliance requirements
• Drive costing accuracy, margin analysis and profitability reporting
• Improve financial reporting, controls and business processes
• Support operational decision-making through meaningful commercial insights
• Liaise with external accountants, advisors and key stakeholders

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar role
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory and WIP environments
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capability
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with operational stakeholders
• CA/CPA qualified

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Broad Finance Manager role with genuine influence across the business
• Direct access to the Managing Director and leadership team
• Opportunity to shape reporting, processes and commercial decision-making
• Stable and growing Australian manufacturing business
• Long-term career opportunity with scope to grow alongside the organisation

Finance Manager | Manufacturing, Commercial Finance & ERP Transformation