Senior Finance & Administration Manager

About the role

Linde Material Handling, part of the global KION Group, is recruiting a Senior Finance & Administration Manager based in Malaga, Western Australia. The role manages the commercial and financial requirements of the WA and SA branches, partnering closely with Sales and Service departments to turn financial information into practical insights.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of the WA and SA branches, working with Sales and Service Managers to meet budget and profitability targets.
• Lead the sales support function, working 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 on time.
• Carry out business and financial analysis and provide commercial recommendations to improve branch performance and returns.
• Oversee branch asset management, stocktakes and reconciliations, and support Service teams with van stocktake activities.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Sales and Transport Administration professionals.
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders.
• Travel regularly between the Western Australia and South Australia branches.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting; CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar finance or commercial management role in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple profit and loss accounts across business units, branches or locations.
• Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and sound understanding of key business drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and flexibility to travel interstate regularly.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, able to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across departments.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Wellness resources and Employee Assistance Program.
• Birthday gift each year and anniversary bonuses.
• Discounted gym and health insurance.
• Access to resources from the Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds foundation.

Candidates apply by submitting their current resume and cover letter; pre-employment medical and reference checks are part of the process, and unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted.