Finance Manager
Macmahon
Job Description
Together. Works.
At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.
Our Finance Team plays a key role in supporting our people and projects. You’ll work with skilled people who care about doing things the right way and contributing to our teams’ success.
About the Role
As a Finance Manager, you will ensure the financial health of the Surface Mining Australia operating company by overseeing operational accounting, managing financial risk, driving commercial improvement initiatives to deliver increased value, optimising business systems and processes, and leading financial reporting requirements.
This role leads a team who provide a business partnering support to project and functional leaders.
Responsibilities
- Oversee End-of-Month reporting activities.
- Develop and deliver the Surface Mining Australia Operating Company financial reporting framework
- Ensure financial governance and compliance requirements are upheld, maintaining the integrity of financial records.
- Coordinate the Surface Mining Australia business planning process.
- Oversee working capital holdings and identify and implement opportunities to optimise.
- Identify and coordinate system and process optimisation
- Lead and develop the finance team comprising of seven (7) Senior Management Accountants and Management Accountants based in Perth and Brisbane.
- Role model respect, confidentiality and integrity.
What You’ll Bring
- A tertiary qualification in accounting or business; postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification.
- Demonstrated experience with large ERP systems (SAP preferable).
- Experience as a senior finance professional within a large resources, construction or manufacturing business.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-driven and outcome-focussed mindset.
- Practical and strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to teamwork and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Role Details
- Location: Macmahon Head Office – Perth (Near T2)
- Roster: 5:2/Monday to Friday
- Regular business travel (up to two weeks per month) to Brisbane
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Work from Home flexibility of 1 day per week
- Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
- Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
- Novated leases
- Comprehensive wellbeing program
Why Macmahon?
- Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture. Our structure is open, with no room for big egos.
- Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now.
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