Our client is a growing Australian energy services and equipment business supplying drilling, well control, pressure control, and production equipment to the oil and gas, mining and industrial sectors across Australia and New Zealand. With continued growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join the leadership team and support financial performance, operational improvement, and long‑term growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of the business while supporting strategic decision‑making, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. This broad, hands‑on role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced operational environment, taking ownership of day‑to‑day finance activities and providing commercial insight across cash flow, working capital, budgeting, reporting, systems, and business performance.

• Manage financial reporting and month‑end processes
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Provide payroll oversight and support compliance requirements
• Prepare and manage BAS, IAS, payroll tax and statutory reporting requirements
• Liaise with external accountants, banks and professional advisors
• Support inventory, equipment and operational reporting
• Improve business processes, internal controls and financial governance
• Provide commercial support to the Managing Director and leadership team
• Support strategic growth initiatives and business improvement projects
• Assist with audit preparation and broader financial compliance

You will be a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the operations of a business. You will be comfortable working autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership and operational teams. This role is suited to an established Finance Manager or senior accounting professional from a financial or management accounting background who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership role.

Strong attention to detail, sound financial judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders are essential.

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Controller or similar role
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting capability
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital, budgeting and forecasting
• Exposure to operational, industrial, logistics, mining, construction, manufacturing, equipment or oil and gas environments would be highly regarded
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability
• Experience with Business Central / Dynamics 365 is favourable
• Ability to support process improvement, internal controls and commercial reporting
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards qualification, is preferred
• Strong communication skills and confidence to work directly with senior leadership

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Direct access to the Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Broad, hands‑on finance leadership role with genuine commercial influence
• Opportunity to improve systems, reporting, controls and business processes
• Join a growing privately owned business servicing oil and gas, mining and industrial clients
• Fast‑paced, diverse environment with long‑term growth opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.