Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Job description

Linde Material Handling has been a major participant in the Material Handling industry in Australia since 1971, and as part of the global KION Group, we’re driven by one mission to Push It Forward. We believe our true strength lies in our people, as it’s the unique skills and unwavering commitment of our employees that truly keeps the world moving. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance & Administration Manager to join our team based in Malaga, WA. This position will be responsible for managing all the commercial and financial requirements for the WA and SA branches. Partnering closely with the Sales and Service departments, this position will act as a trusted advisor translating financial information into practical insights. We are looking for a motivated individual who possesses tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting and experience in a similar leadership role. We offer: Competitive base salary + annual bonus + company car or car allowance Your wellbeing is important to us. Access our Wellness at Linde resource and leverage our Employee Assistance Program. A birthday gift to celebrate you each year. Anniversary bonuses to celebrate your milestones with us. Access to discounted gym and health insurance. Linde Material Handling is proudly supporting Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds not-for-profit foundation- access all available resources from HHTS. Tasks and Qualifications: Your responsibilities: Manage the commercial and financial performance of the WA and SA branches, partnering with Sales and Service Managers to achieve budget and profitability targets. Lead the sales support function, working closely with branch sales teams and Head Office to achieve monthly delivery projections. Ensure sales contracts, rental agreements, and customer orders are accurately prepared and processed in a timely manner. Conduct business and financial analysis, providing commercial recommendations to improve branch performance and financial returns. Oversee branch asset management, stocktakes, and reconciliations, while supporting Service teams with van stocktake activities. Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Sales and Transport Administration professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support to branch and Head Office stakeholders. Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders. Travel regularly between Western Australia and South Australia branches. Requirements for success: Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance, with CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance or commercial management role within a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience managing multiple profit and loss (P&L) accounts across different business units, branches, or locations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments. Strong commercial acumen, high attention to detail, and a sound understanding of key business drivers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Flexibility and willingness to travel interstate on a regular basis. If this role sounds like your next big opportunity, please submit a copy of your current resume and cover letter. Please note, a pre-employment medical and reference checks are a part of our recruitment process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMHAU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion within the workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or other statuses protected by law or regulations in the locations where we operate.