About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an accomplished Finance lead to join their organisation in a senior leadership capacity reporting directly to the Finance manager. Based in the Perth CBD, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting, reporting, governance, and business partnering functions within a complex and dynamic corporate environment.
We are specifically seeking candidates who have developed their careers within Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firms and have progressed into Manager level positions. This role will suit an individual with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of accurate and timely statutory, financial, and management reporting
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior business stakeholders
- Drive effective cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance initiatives
- Oversee project controls and support major business projects through financial governance and reporting
- Lead assurance, risk management, and internal control activities
- Manage external audit requirements and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and compliance obligations
- Foster strong business partnering relationships across the organisation
- Leverage technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging digital tools to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while promoting continuous improvement
About You
To be successful in this position, you will possess:
- CA or CPA qualification
- Previous experience within a Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firm is critical
- Demonstrated experience operating at a Manager level
- Experience supporting mining and resources clients through audit, assurance, advisory, risk, or business consulting engagements is essential
- Minimum seven years' experience in technical accounting and financial reporting
- Strong expertise in:
- Financial and management reporting
- Audit and advisory services
- Assurance and risk management
- Cost control and project controls
- Business partnering and stakeholder engagement
- Governance and compliance
- Proven ability to manage complexity across operational, stakeholder, regulatory, and commercial environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience utilising technology to drive efficiencies, including automation, data analytics, Gen AI, and machine learning applications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP experience will be highly regarded
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
What's on Offer
- Senior leadership opportunity within a respected organisation
- Perth CBD location with convenient access to public transport
- Exposure to strategic business initiatives and senior stakeholders
- Opportunity to influence organisational performance and decision-making
- Collaborative and high-performing workplace culture
- Competitive remuneration package with bonus and long-term career development opportunities
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Finance Lead in Perth employer: Chandler Macleod
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