Business Finance Manager / HR

Business Finance Manager / HR

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and strategic Business Finance Manager / HR to support and strengthen our finance and HR operations across the group. This role is responsible for developing and implementing unified financial systems, overseeing HR functions, identifying tax incentives and grants, and supporting the company’s growth in collaboration with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Systems Development & Management

• Implement and manage core financial systems, including purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes for the business. 

• Working directly with the General Manager.

• Ensure a consistent, standardised system is used across the entire Group.

• Monitor and improve workflow efficiency, internal controls, and financial compliance.

• Audit and advise business direction on assets and business trading structure.

2. HR Management

• Manage HR systems and policies across the organisation.

• Manage HR compliance and employee relations.

• Work closely with management to support recruitment, performance management, and other HR functions.

3. Tax Incentives & Grants

• Research, apply for, and manage applicable tax incentives, government grants, and funding opportunities.

• Maximise financial benefits to the organisation, through R&D grant structures.

4. Strategic Growth Support

• Collaborate with the company's external Accountant to analyse business structure and advise on financial strategy for growth and expansion.

• Provide financial modelling, forecasts, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.

5. Payroll & Accounting Support

Note: You will have the support of our Office Manager and in house accountant as part of your direct team for payroll and general accounting functions, but ultimately responsible to:

• Support accounts in payroll processing and general accounting tasks.

• Provide backup and assistance to ensure continuity and accuracy in financial operations.

6. Work Contracts / Insurances

• Contract and business insurance review and recommendations.

• Contract review and risk management.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (CPA, MBA or HR certification is a plus).

• Proven experience with financial business systems setup and management.

• Ideally worked in manufacturing or construction type business.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Please Note: Short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please send a covering letter and resume to ****@novafastholdings.com