Finance Manager - Service

Benmax; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Benmax is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of our service business across the ACT and the Newcastle/Hunter Region.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and the month-end close, lead the team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and act as the principal financial adviser to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification with current membership.
• Seven years' accounting experience, including three years as a Finance Manager or in an equivalent senior role.
• Experience leading an AP, AR and payroll team, and owning month-end close and management reporting in a mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and revenue recognition for service and contract work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and cash management.
• Managing, coaching and developing the AP, AR and payroll team.
• Owning the month-end close, from journals and reconciliations through to WIP, revenue recognition and the monthly reporting pack.
• Presenting monthly results, variance analysis and commentary to the leadership team.
• Leading the annual budget, periodic forecasts and cash flow forecasting.
• Managing debtor collections and creditor payments to protect working capital and supplier relationships.
• Ensuring compliance across BAS, PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, FBT and workers compensation.
• Running the year-end and external audit process with auditors, tax advisers, banks and insurers.
• Maintaining internal controls, delegations of authority and finance policies, and improving how our finance processes and systems run.
• Overseeing job costing, contract billing and margin reporting and supporting Group finance with intercompany, consolidation and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Excel modelling

Stakeholder communications

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Procore

Employment Hero

Job description

Benmax is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of our Service business across the ACT and the Newcastle/Hunter Region.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and the month-end close, lead the team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and act as the principal financial adviser to the leadership team.

The role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who works closely with operations, communicates financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders, and wants to contribute to decision-making at a senior level.

This role can be based in either Canberra, ACT or Newcastle, NSW.

What you will be doing

• Leading day-to-day finance operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and cash management
• Managing, coaching and developing the AP, AR and payroll team
• Owning the month-end close, from journals and reconciliations through to WIP, revenue recognition and the monthly reporting pack
• Presenting monthly results, variance analysis and commentary to the leadership team
• Leading the annual budget, periodic forecasts and cash flow forecasting
• Managing debtor collections and creditor payments to protect working capital and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance across BAS, PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, FBT and workers compensation
• Running the year-end and external audit process with auditors, tax advisers, banks and insurers
• Maintaining internal controls, delegations of authority and finance policies, and improving how our finance processes and systems run
• Overseeing job costing, contract billing and margin reporting and supporting Group finance with intercompany, consolidation and reporting

What you will bring

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
• CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification, with current membership
• Seven years' accounting experience, including three years as a Finance Manager or in an equivalent senior role
• Experience leading an AP, AR and payroll team, and owning month-end close and management reporting in a mid-sized business
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Australian Accounting Standards and revenue recognition for service and contract work
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience in Xero, Procore and Employment Hero or similar systems, and a working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards
• A clear communicator who can explain financial results to non-finance managers, with sound commercial judgement, strong attention to detail and a track record of meeting deadlines
• Experience in a services, contracting, construction or building services business

About us

Benmax is one of Australia’s most experienced mechanical services and HVAC businesses. Founded in Canberra more than 40 years ago, we design, construct, manufacture and maintain complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems for some of the country’s most significant buildings and institutions.

Visit benmax.com.au or follow us on social media to learn more.