Finance Manager

About Eastern Guruma

We are one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal business that is 100% owned by members of the traditional owner group Eastern Guruma.

As a Contractor, we have successfully delivered diverse projects and services for Australia’s leading mining companies, resulting in continuous growth with a focus on diversity engagement.

Our people are our most valuable assets, as such, we support and invest in your professional development.

Eastern Guruma is proud to have received significant industry recognition, including:

• RISE 2023 Indigenous Business of the Year Award
• Finalist – 2025 Ethnic Business Awards
• AEMEE 2025 Indigenous Business of the Year Award
• Co-Founder and Director, Tania Stevens – Recipient of the 2026 CME Women in Resources Awards (WIRA) Outstanding Woman in Resources Award

About the Role

Eastern Guruma is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide strong financial leadership, governance and control across our corporate, project, service and joint venture activities.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a key role responsible for financial control, statutory and financial accounting, treasury, finance operations, taxation, audit coordination and the integrity of our financial systems and records.

You will lead the day-to-day Finance function, support a high-performing team and work closely with the CFO and operational leaders to ensure strong financial governance, compliance and working-capital discipline.

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial control and transactional finance functions of the business while providing leadership and support to the wider Finance team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end and year-end financial close process and reviewing financial results prior to submission to the CFO.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, provisions and other financial-control schedules.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate and maintained in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, legislation and company requirements.
• Coordinating the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll interfaces, banking administration, credit control and expense management.
• Managing treasury processes, banking arrangements, cash position and liquidity.
• Driving strong working-capital management across receivables, payables, billing and aged debt.
• Managing finance-related statutory obligations including GST, BAS, PAYG withholding, FBT, payroll tax and superannuation.
• Coordinating external audits and ensuring audit actions are completed within required timeframes.
• Maintaining and continuously improving financial controls, delegations, system access, reconciliations and approval processes.
• Supporting Finance system governance, data integrity, automation and process improvement.
• Leading, coaching and developing Finance team members and maintaining effective workflow across the function.
• Providing the CFO with timely advice on financial control, liquidity, compliance and financial risk.
• Reviewing management-accounting outputs for financial integrity and consistency before Executive or Board reporting.
• Working collaboratively with operational and corporate stakeholders across the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business or related discipline. 
• A current CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated senior financial accounting or finance management experience within a complex, project-based or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting, taxation, audit and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial close, balance sheet governance, treasury, working capital and statutory compliance.
• Strong experience with financial systems, ERP controls, banking administration and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management and team development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience within mining, civil, construction, facilities management, contracting or another project-based environment will be highly regarded.
• A strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, integrity and professional conduct.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a full pre-employment medical.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

Why Join Eastern Guruma?

• Permanent full-time opportunity offering long-term stability
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Career growth and development opportunities within a growing organisation
• Join an award-winning Indigenous-owned business recognised for its achievements across the resources industry
• Work in a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful contribution to the business

If you are an experienced Finance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, people leadership and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to join Eastern Guruma and become part of our continued growth and success!