Finance Manager: Strategy, Leadership & Insights

Cleanaway; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations (optional)

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a three-person finance team and own a broad portfolio from month-end to commercial business partnering. The role requires coaching, driving timely reporting, and delivering insights that inform strategic decisions.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage budgeting and forecasting, and oversee financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. This hands-on leadership position emphasizes continuous improvement and strong controls.

Qualifications

• : CA or CPA qualification and related tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• : Strong financial and management accounting knowledge including consolidation, month-end and financial reporting.
• : Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting with proven leadership in managing a finance team.
• : Strong commercial acumen and business-partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• : High standards of accuracy, organisation and accountability with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• : Proficiency in MS Office and finance systems; TM1 or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Month-end close

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Business/Finance/Commerce tertiary qualifications

Tools

TM1 or similar finance systems

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!

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.
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.

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
• 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 *********@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button, and let's make a positive impact together.

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