Finance Operations Manager

About the Organisation

Our client is a highly reputable coal export organisation with an established market presence and an exceptional client base. With strong commercial foundations and long-standing industry relationships, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of continued growth.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing business where finance plays an important role in commercial decision-making, operational performance and future growth.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the Finance Operations Manager will support the effective management of finance operations, ensuring strong financial governance, robust payment processes and accurate financial reporting.

This role would suit a finance professional with several years of relevant experience who is ready to broaden their commercial exposure across finance operations, acquisitions, contracts and significant commercial activities.

A key component of the role will be supporting major commercial projects and initiatives, providing valuable exposure to project financial management and strategic business activities.

Experience with audited accounts is essential. Exposure to foreign currency and/or commodity markets would also be highly advantageous, given the nature of the organisation and its commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, reporting and financial controls.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processes and cash flow.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payment processes.
• Prepare management reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and support to senior management.
• Assist with the financial management and reporting of significant commercial projects.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and integration activities.
• Review and monitor commercial contracts from a financial and operational perspective.
• Manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and controls.
• Support efficient and scalable finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation and internal policies.

About You

You will be a motivated finance professional with several years of relevant experience and a desire to develop your career in a commercially focused resources environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in finance operations, financial management or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with audited accounts – essential.
• Experience managing payment processes and financial controls.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or business integration.
• An understanding of contracts and commercial agreements.
• Experience with, or an interest in, project finance and significant commercial activities.
• Exposure to foreign currency and/or commodity markets – highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial integrity.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CPA/CA would be highly regarded.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the Newcastle resources sector.

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive business with an outstanding client base and strong commercial foundations. The role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience across finance operations, commercial activities, acquisitions, contracts and significant commercial projects, while learning from experienced leaders.

This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional looking to build strong commercial capability and develop a long-term career within a successful resources organisation.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career  apply now or contact Mitch Cook on 0402 772 072 for a confidential discussion.