Finance Manager

About Purple

At Purple, our people start and shape conversations that matter.

We are Western Australia's leading strategic communications consultancy, and we're proud of the deep knowledge and expertise we offer our clients across a broad range of sectors including Mining, Energy, Property & Infrastructure, Community, Government, Professional Services and Design and Digital.

Our core values underpin the way in which we work, and we place great emphasis on supporting and developing our people. We believe that we are Greater Together.

The role

We're seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the CEO, this is a critical role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and providing valuable insights to support our continued growth. You will be an integral part of our operational success, working closely with leadership and team members to maintain financial health and efficiency.

This full-time role is based at our new offices in Allendale Square. Working closely with Purple's leadership team, you will be responsible for reviewing, developing and implementing best-practice finance strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with Purple's values and business objectives. You will provide expert advice and support to the Board, CEO and staff, fostering a culture of engagement and confidence.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading Purple's finance function ensuring the accurate and timely provision of
• management reports to the Board, CEO and our significant minority shareholder.
• Leading the preparation and management of our financial models, annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Identifying key trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insightful financial
• analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance financial efficiency
• and accuracy.
• Developing and maintaining robust internal financial controls and procedures.
• Providing advice and support to our CEO on financial matters and systems.
• Liaising with our external taxation advisors to ensure the timely production of FBT and Income Tax returns.
• Production and lodgement of quarterly BAS.
• Cashflow management, including monitoring and management of daily cash flow and
• forecasts.
• Liaising with our insurance broker to manage policy renewals for timeliness and adequacy, and any claims made.
• Providing leadership and hands-on transactional support to our Finance Officer.

Your previous experience and skills will include:

• Membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia, or an equivalent international accounting body
• 4+ years progressive finance/accounting experience including 2+ years in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role.
• Experience managing end-to-end financial operations for SMEs; professional services background (e.g. consultancy, agency, legal) an advantage.
• Proficient in Xero (or similar accounting software) and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of taxation laws, finance internal controls, and risk management (financial, cyber, legislative, reputational, staff).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written & verbal). with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven time management, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• High integrity, discretion, professionalism, and self-motivation; a collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

What PURPLE can offer you

We love what we do, and our team thrives within our "Greater Together" workplace culture where you can make a real impact.  Along with a competitive salary, profit sharing and our welcoming culture, Purple also offers our employees:

• Work-Life balance – We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working.
• Training and development – We are invested in your long-term career growth and allocate our employees an annual budget towards ongoing development.
• Annual birthday leave – A paid day off each year on (or around) your birthday to celebrate in your own way – because we value you as a person, not just an employee.
• Loyalty Leave – A reward and recognition for our long-term employees.
• Purple paid parental leave – Gives you the time and financial support to focus on your growing family. It's our way of supporting you through one of life's biggest milestones while helping you return to work feeling ready and supported.
• Health & wellbeing – All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, an independent, confidential service to help you improve your health and wellbeing, resolve challenges and reach your goals.
• Social events – A range of social events, birthday celebrations, new starter morning teas and more throughout the year.

Purple has been named an Australian 'Employer of Choice' for each of the past four years and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be their full selves at work.

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