Financial Controller

About Us

BWE Drilling is a leading provider of specialised drilling and blasting services to the Australian mining, exploration and construction sectors.

Through our three specialist business units - Waterwell, Drill & Blast, and Exploration - we deliver safe, efficient and reliable solutions across a wide range of project environments.

The Group employing nearly 300 people across WA, NT & QLD is experiencing strong growth nationally, driven by long‑term client relationships, operational capability and a commitment to safety and performance.

Our Business Units

BWE Drilling - Drill & Blast

Our Drill & Blast division delivers full production drilling and specialised blasting services across mining and civil projects. Services are designed to achieve high productivity while minimising impact on surrounding environments and active operations.

BWE Drilling - Exploration

Our Exploration division is an established drilling contractor supporting exploration and mining programs with Air Core, Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drilling services. The team works across diverse greenfield and brownfield projects in Australia.

BWE Drilling - Waterwell

Our Waterwell division specialises in water bore drilling and well services, operating across local government and Tier 1 mining clients in Australia. Projects range from mine‑site water supply to deep artesian bore drilling.

The Role

This position has responsibility for all aspects of accounting and financial performance for the group’s largest operating business unit. You will work closely with operational leaders, acting as a trusted finance partner while also supporting selected group-level finance functions.

While the role does not have direct reports, it is a key influencing position, both within the Finance team, and within the operating business with the goal of driving efficiencies, process simplification and standardisation where possible.

Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end management accounting for a major business unit
• Monthly management reporting, analysis and commentary
• Annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
• Cash-flow management at both business-unit and group level
• Job, contract and operational performance analysis
• BAS preparation and submission
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for an unlisted entity
• Partnering with operational teams to support commercial decision-making
• Driving process improvements to improve efficiency and speed of reporting
• Contributing to broader group financial performance and initiatives

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in the mining services or contracting sector
• Strong management accounting background
• Very good working knowledge of Xero
• BAS preparation and compliance experience
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements for an unlisted entity
• Cash-flow management experience

About You

• CA or CPA qualified
• Previous management accounting roles within mining services or contracting businesses
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a growing business
• Comfortable working in a small, high-performing team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Willingness and ability to both mentor and be mentored
• Proven ability to build respectful, effective relationships across finance and operations
• Strong process-improvement mindset
• While leading finance for one business unit, a genuine interest in overall group performance

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to step into a senior, highly visible role
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture