Perth
The Finance Manager (Perth) is responsible for leading the site finance function, ensuring accurate, timely and robust financial reporting, strong balance sheet control, and effective people management of the local Administration team. The role plays a critical part in supporting operational and commercial decision‑making, maintaining financial discipline, and embedding strong controls while working collaboratively with Operations, Commercial and Transport teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
* Full ownership of month‑end close, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met and outputs are accurate, complete and well‑supported.
* Production and review of management accounts, including detailed P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, with clear audit trails.
* Lead and evidence tight balance sheet governance, ensuring all reconciliations are completed, reviewed and cleared on a timely basis.
* Investigate and explain variances to budget, forecast and prior periods, with clear narrative and corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, financial controls and reporting standards.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance
* Lead site‑level budgeting and forecasting, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders.
* Prepare accurate weekly and monthly forecasts aligned to operational drivers.
* Develop and maintain weekly and monthly KPI reporting to support financial and operational performance.
* Support annual pricing reviews and margin analysis where required.
People Management & Leadership (Essential)
* Line manage, coach and develop a team of 3 finance employees, providing clear direction, performance management and support.
* Strengthen a high‑performing, engaged operational finance team with clear accountabilities and development plans.
* Allocate workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.
* Be a visible, approachable finance leader on site, promoting a collaborative, solutions‑focused culture.
Business Partnering & Collaboration
* Work closely with Operations, Commercial and Transport teams to provide financial insight and constructive challenge.
* Translate financial data into clear, practical information to support operational decision‑making.
* Support operational managers with cost control, productivity analysis and financial planning.
* Play an active role in site leadership discussions, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Systems, Processes & Risk
* Maintain strong oversight of transactional accuracy in the ERP system.
* Ensure finance processes align to business operations and drive efficiency.
* Identify control gaps and implement improvements to mitigate financial and operational risk.
* Liaise with Group Finance on reporting, projects and audits.
Health, Safety & Culture
* Support and promote Enva’s Health & Safety culture, ensuring all finance activities are carried out safely.
* Act as a role model for Enva values, supporting integration and culture across teams.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Qualifications
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline
* Professionally qualified or working towards (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
Essential Experience
* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an operational environment.
* Strong track record of balance sheet ownership and reconciliations.
* Demonstrable experience of meeting tight month‑end deadlines.
* People management experience, including managing, developing and performance‑managing finance staff.
* Experience partnering with operational and commercial teams.
Essential Skills & Competencies
* Strong financial reporting and control expertise.
* Strong IT skills evidenced in Microsoft Dynamics, Jet Reporting and Advanced Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail with a disciplined approach to reconciliations.
* Confident communicator able to influence non‑finance stakeholders.
* Organised, resilient and able to prioritise under pressure.
* Collaborative mindset with a practical, commercial approach.
Desirable
* Experience in manufacturing, waste, logistics or transport‑led environments.
* Experience working within a multi‑site or group structure.
* Advanced ERP and reporting system experience.
Benefits
* A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
* A competitive holiday allowance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Enhanced family friendly policies.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more.
* Employee Life Insurance.
* Bike2Work scheme.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
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