Finance Manager

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Buildsafe is an innovative leader in the building and construction space, providing height safety systems and scaffolding solutions. Proudly partnering with some of the country's largest residential builders, we play a critical role in ensuring the safety of thousands of construction workers across Australia.

With operations across Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales, Buildsafe is a fast-paced, ever-evolving business that's built on innovation, strong values, and a commitment to protecting people on-site. We take pride not just in the solutions we provide, but in the way we work – focusing on reliability, safety, and service excellence.

We are all about building strong partnerships – with our clients, our teams, and most importantly, our people.

About The Role

We're on the lookout for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Head Office team in Arundel. You'll work closely with our Chief Financial Officer to lead financial reporting, drive compliance, and deliver insights that guide strategic business decisions.This is a hands-on role overseeing the preparation of monthly management and board reports, budgeting, forecasting, and the coordination of our national accounting team. You will also play a key role in risk management, governance, and ensuring the integrity of our financial systems and processes.If you love leading high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and bringing accuracy and commercial insight to a fast paced business, this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process and prepare financial and board reports

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management

Manage and mentor the national accounting team

Provide KPI reporting and financial performance analysis

Maintain financial compliance across tax, audit, and corporate obligations

Support the CFO with group-wide reporting and strategic initiatives

Drive system and process improvements across the finance function

Provide payroll oversight and backup as needed

Act as a key representative of Buildsafe's values and culture

About You

You're a commercially minded finance leader who's confident in managing people, deadlines, and detail. You'll bring strong technical accounting skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to juggle competing priorities with ease. Most importantly, you're someone who leads by example and wants to make a real impact.

You'll also have:

CPA qualification (or currently completing) and relevant tertiary background

Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial finance or accounting role

Experience managing people and finance teams

Strong Excel and ERP system skills (NetSuite experience highly regarded)

Excellent understanding of Australian taxation laws (FBT, Payroll Tax, Company Tax)

High attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

A collaborative, adaptable, and values-driven approach

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Competitive salary package

Complimentary professional car washes on site

Monthly team lunches

Corporate uniforms provided

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A strong, values-led culture and supportive leadership

Employee Assistance Program

If this sounds like your next career move, apply now with your CV and let us know why you'd be a great fit

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At Buildsafe, we're not just a company; we're a trusted partner in the Building and Construction industry. Specialising in advanced height safety systems, we're known for our fast-paced, dynamic environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. With over 500 staff nationally, we service clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our unique, in-house designed products, including exclusive Platform, Scaffold, and Guardrail systems, set us apart in the marketplace, making us leaders in safety solutions. But what truly makes us stand out is our commitment to relationships — with our clients, our partners, and most importantly, our people.

At Buildsafe, we're not just a company; we're a trusted partner in the Building and Construction industry. Specialising in advanced height safety systems, we're known for our fast-paced, dynamic environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. With over 500 staff nationally, we service clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our unique, in-house designed products, including exclusive Platform, Scaffold, and Guardrail systems, set us apart in the marketplace, making us leaders in safety solutions. But what truly makes us stand out is our commitment to relationships — with our clients, our partners, and most importantly, our people.

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