Finance Manager | Industrial & Manufacturing Sectors | Melbourne-based
A well-rounded and commercially astute Finance Manager with 15 years of experience across industrial and manufacturing sectors. This is a candidate who brings the rare combination of hands-on transactional capability and strategic finance partnership — an all-rounder who can keep the engine running while also contributing meaningfully at a leadership level.
With a background ideally suited to SME environments, they understand the reality of wearing multiple hats, working closely with business owners and senior leaders, and delivering finance functions that are both operationally sound and commercially informed. A steady, reliable presence who adds genuine value at every level of the finance function.
Key Strengths & Experience:
- Finance Management Across Industrial & Manufacturing: 15 years of deep, sector-specific experience across industrial and manufacturing environments — bringing a thorough understanding of the financial rhythms, cost structures, and operational dynamics unique to these industries
- Strategic Business Partnering: Experienced operating as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership, translating financial data into commercial insights and contributing to business decisions that drive performance and growth
- End-to-End Finance Operations: A true all-rounder with capability across the full finance function — from day-to-day transactional management through to reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close
- SME Environment Expertise: Well-suited to the pace, culture, and expectations of SME businesses, with the adaptability and breadth to take ownership of the finance function and make a tangible impact without the support of a large team behind them
A Melbourne-based Finance Manager who is immediately available and ready to bring 15 years of sector expertise, commercial thinking, and operational reliability to the right SME opportunity.
Additional Information:
- Permanent opportunity
- Salary expectation: $130k + super
- Melbourne-based
Want to meet this candidate? Contact Amy Colton on 02 9220 3400 / 0477 246 071 or email
amyc@coxpurtell.com.au
