Finance Lead

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an accomplished Finance lead to join their organisation in a senior leadership capacity reporting directly to the Finance manager. Based in the Perth CBD, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting, reporting, governance, and business partnering functions within a complex and dynamic corporate environment.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have developed their careers within Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firms and have progressed into Manager level positions. This role will suit an individual with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely statutory, financial, and management reporting
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior business stakeholders
• Drive effective cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance initiatives
• Oversee project controls and support major business projects through financial governance and reporting
• Lead assurance, risk management, and internal control activities
• Manage external audit requirements and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and compliance obligations
• Foster strong business partnering relationships across the organisation
• Leverage technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging digital tools to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while promoting continuous improvement

About You
To be successful in this position, you will possess:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Previous experience within a Big 4 or Mid-Tier Accounting Firm is critical
• Demonstrated experience operating at a Manager level

• Experience supporting mining and resources clients through audit, assurance, advisory, risk, or business consulting engagements is essential

• Minimum seven years' experience in technical accounting and financial reporting
• Strong expertise in:
  • Financial and management reporting
  • Audit and advisory services
  • Assurance and risk management
  • Cost control and project controls
  • Business partnering and stakeholder engagement
  • Governance and compliance
• Proven ability to manage complexity across operational, stakeholder, regulatory, and commercial environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience utilising technology to drive efficiencies, including automation, data analytics, Gen AI, and machine learning applications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity within a respected organisation
• Perth CBD location with convenient access to public transport
• Exposure to strategic business initiatives and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence organisational performance and decision-making
• Collaborative and high-performing workplace culture
• Competitive remuneration package with bonus and long-term career development opportunities

If you are an experienced accounting professional from a Big 4 or Mid-Tier background and are looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply.
Submit your resume today for a confidential discussion regarding this outstanding opportunity.