You will take ownership of the financial management of the Australian entity, covering both industrial services and trading activities.
Lead the annual budgeting process across operational departments
Prepare and maintain 3-year financial forecasts and medium-term plans
Consolidate and analyse budget data
Prepare monthly financial reports for Group submission
Perform variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast)
Provide clear financial commentary to senior leadership
Produce ad hoc financial analyses as required
Develop and implement reporting tools for management
Improve financial processes and internal controls
Optimise financial transactions and ensure data reliability
Enhance and structure the use of Xero
Implement analytical costing structures (activity-based costing)
Coordinate monthly, semi-annual and annual closings
Liaise with local accountants and ensure correct accounting allocation
Ensure accurate analytical allocation to enable performance monitoring
Provide off-balance sheet information to Group
Identify cost optimisation opportunities
Support operational managers in improving financial performance
Anticipate financial deviations and recommend corrective actions
Monitor follow-up actions with management
Support development projects and prepare business plans
Manage banking relationships
Oversee the administrative financial function locally

4–7 years’ experience in audit, financial control or FP&A
Experience within industrial, mining, drilling, chemical or related sectors highly regarded
Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with accounting systems (Xero is a plus)
Comfortable working in an international reporting environment
Autonomous, proactive and able to build structure in a lean environment
Strong analytical mindset and commercial awareness
Fluent English required
Local candidates or professionals open to relocation to Townsville are encouraged to apply.

Finance Manager – Financial Controller, Industrial SME

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