Finance & HR Manager in Perth

Lead our finance function and help build a strong, supported team as Oban grows. Oban Group delivers project, minor works, maintenance and asset management services across Perth and the Southwest. We’re looking for an experienced Finance & HR Manager to join our Applecross office and take ownership of our financial management and people administration. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll work closely with our leadership team and project and service managers to keep the business financially informed, commercially disciplined and well supported. This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture.

You’ll manage day‑to‑day financial requirements, provide clear reporting and advice, and coordinate practical HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Finance & Commercial Support
  • Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations and month‑end reporting.
  • Prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts and reports that help managers understand performance and take action.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, debtor follow‑up and payment planning.
  • Work with project and service managers to improve job costing, profitability, work in progress reporting and timely invoicing.
  • Coordinate tax, superannuation, statutory reporting and year‑end requirements with our external accountant.
  • Maintain sound financial controls and improve processes as the business grows.
• HR & People Coordination
  • Coordinate recruitment, employment documentation, onboarding and offboarding.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and support leave and entitlement administration.
  • Help managers apply consistent people processes, including probation reviews, performance reviews and training plans.
  • Maintain practical HR policies and procedures aligned with our values and business requirements.
  • Coordinate employment queries with external HR or legal advisers where specialist advice is needed.
  • Handle employee information and sensitive matters with discretion.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience managing a finance function in a small to medium‑sized business.
• Strong accounting, payroll, budgeting and cash flow management skills.
• Practical HR experience, including employment administration and supporting managers with people matters.
• Relevant accounting or finance qualifications; CPA or CA qualifications would be well regarded.
• Confidence using Xero and Excel, with experience in Fathom or job management systems an advantage.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, trades or another project‑based business would be highly regarded.
• Clear communication, sound judgement and the confidence to follow things through.
• A practical approach to improving processes and helping others use them consistently.

Why Join Oban?

You’ll have direct access to the General Manager and leadership team, meaningful ownership of your role and the opportunity to shape how our finance and people processes develop. We value straightforward communication, accountability and people who work together to get things done. Our four values guide how we operate: Positive Impact, Common Goal, Down‑to‑Earth, Adaptable. If you enjoy working in a growing business where your contribution is visible and your ideas can make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.