Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager – Perth (On-site)
Full-time | Permanent

A well-established and growing organisation within a fast-paced operational sector is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function at one of its key sites in Perth.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of financial reporting, drive performance insights, and partner closely with operational teams to support decision-making. If you enjoy being embedded in the business rather than sat in a silo of spreadsheets, this one’s for you.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of site finance, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, and developing a high-performing local team.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Control & Reporting

* Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy

* Production and review of management accounts, including full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations

* Maintaining robust balance sheet control and audit trails

* Investigating and explaining variances with clear, actionable insights

Budgeting & Performance

* Leading budgeting and forecasting processes at site level

* Preparing weekly and monthly forecasts aligned to operational drivers

* Developing KPI reporting to support performance improvement

* Supporting pricing reviews and margin analysis

Leadership & Team Management

* Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team

* Creating a high-performance culture with clear accountability

Business Partnering

* Working closely with operational, commercial and transport teams

* Translating financial data into meaningful insights

* Supporting cost control, productivity analysis and planning

* Contributing to wider site leadership and continuous improvement initiatives

Systems & Controls

* Overseeing transactional accuracy within ERP systems

* Driving process improvements and identifying control gaps

* Supporting group reporting, audits and finance projects

About You

You’ll be a confident and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business.

Essential:

* Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

* Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or actively studying

* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role

* Strong background in financial reporting and balance sheet control

* Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

* Experience within manufacturing, logistics, waste or similar operational environments

* Experience in a multi-site or group structure

* Strong ERP and reporting system experience

What’s on Offer

* A key leadership role within a growing, operationally focused business

* Opportunity to influence decision-making and drive improvements

* Collaborative and supportive working environment

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities