Finance Manager

Clarity Partners; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction business in Australia, Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function. The role requires managing financial operations and supporting decision-making through accurate reporting and budgeting processes. Ideal candidates have CA or CPA qualifications and experience in construction or project-based environments, alongside strong technical accounting skills. This leadership position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement while mentoring a small team.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role.
• Background in construction, engineering or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a small finance team.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a commercial, hands-on approach.
• Confident communicator able to partner effectively with operational and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and manage costs.
• Oversee core accounting activities and lead a finance team.
• Ensure smooth operation of transactional finance processes.
• Coordinate statutory, tax and compliance obligations.

Skills

CA or CPA qualification

Experience in finance management

Strong accounting skills

Ability to lead a finance team

Confidence in communication

Job description

Overview

A well-established construction business based south of the river is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support commercial decision-making across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role combining financial operations, project support and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including management accounts, cash flow forecasts, performance dashboards and variance analysis.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and project teams to provide commercial insight, financial modelling and decision support.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, manage costs and mitigate financial risk through detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee core accounting activities including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls, whilst leading and mentoring a small team.
• Ensure smooth operation of transactional finance processes such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, inventory and payment approvals.
• Coordinate statutory, tax and compliance obligations, working with external advisors where required.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified with experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role.
• Background in construction, engineering or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a small finance team.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a commercial, hands-on approach.
• Confident communicator able to partner effectively with operational and project stakeholders.