Finance & Operations Manager

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia seeks a Finance & Operations Manager in Adelaide to lead a broad, hands-on function reporting to the CEO. You will supervise financial sustainability, HR systems, and a diverse middle-management team, driving strategic growth and responsible stewardship.

The role requires tertiary Finance/Business qualifications, with CA/CPA desirable, and a track record in ERP transitions and managing grants and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, or related discipline are essential.
• CA/CPA qualifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in hands-on financial management, HR systems, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial sustainability and reporting.
• Lead HR systems, compliance, recruitment and employee relations.
• Guide an end-to-end ERP system transition.
• Manage tax incentives, government grants and R&D funding.
• Review contracts, insurances and risk; collaborate with external accountants.
• Lead a middle-management team of up to 10 staff.
• Report directly to the CEO.

Skills

Hands-on financial management

HR systems knowledge

Leadership / people management

Communication skills

Strategic growth advisory

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Business

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

ERP transition

Financial reporting systems

Tax incentives & grants

Contracts & risk management

Job description

About The Company

Our client is an award-winning, South Australian advanced manufacturer and engineering business delivering innovative technology to global sectors including Defence, Mining, and Oil & Gas. Based in Adelaide's inner-west, they operate in a highly cooperative "grey collar" environment where executive offices and manufacturing facilities share the same site.

About The Role

The Finance & Operations Manager will take on a broad, highly visible position reporting directly to the CEO. This is a hands-on role requiring a leader who is comfortable "rolling up their sleeves" and getting into the operational details of the business. You will oversee financial sustainability and human resources while directly leading a diverse middle-management team of up to 10 staff members.

About You

Demonstrated experience with the following duties will benefit your success:

• Hands-on financial management, reporting, and systems development.
• Managing HR systems, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Guiding an upcoming end-to-end ERP system transition.
• Managing tax incentives, government grants, and R&D funding.
• Reviewing business contracts, insurances, and managing risk.
• Collaborating with external accountants to advise on strategic growth.

Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, or a related discipline are essential, whilst CA/CPA qualifications are highly desirable. You will possess a fun, friendly character, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to be an active part of a close-knit team.

Why join?

Offering a highly competitive salary package plus superannuation, this role is perfect for a driven leader who enjoys being deeply involved in day-to-day operations rather than delegating from afar. Our client offers a stable, team-oriented, predominantly office-based culture with occasional flexibility as needed.

We actively encourage applications from any background.

Experience

5 years