Finance Manager

 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.