Finance manager

Finance Manager

Perth - Office

Full Time, Permanent

Brightwork are delighted to support a key client in the appointment of a Finance Manager based in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a site-based finance function, playing a key role in driving financial performance, control, and operational decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will lead the site finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong balance sheet control, and effective leadership of a small on-site team. You'll work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing insight and support to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met with high-quality outputs
• Produce and review management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain robust balance sheet control and governance
• Investigate and explain financial variances with clear commentary
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Deliver accurate forecasts aligned to business drivers
• Develop KPI reporting to support performance tracking

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, coach, and develop a small finance team
• Build a high-performing and engaged team environment
• Allocate workloads effectively to meet deadlines

Business Partnering

• Work closely with stakeholders to provide financial insight
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable information
• Support cost control and financial planning

Systems, Processes & Risk

• Oversee transactional accuracy within finance systems
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure strong financial controls and mitigate risks

About You

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Professionally qualified or working towards (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong financial reporting and balance sheet experience
• Experience managing or mentoring team members
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent role
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

If you're a hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys working closely with operations and driving performance through strong financial control, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion ,

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. xsngvjr Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.