Finance Manager

Lead the finance team at PPK Mining Equipment in Tomago, working with the CFO to improve reporting, systems and business performance.

About PPK Mining Equipment
PPK Mining Equipment is an original equipment manufacturer supporting the mining industry through manufacturing, maintenance, hire, repairs and overhauls. With centres in Tomago, Port Kembla, Mount Thorley and Mackay, the business combines technical expertise with practical customer solutions.
People, passion, knowledge and integrity underpin PPK Mining Equipment’s commitment to quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Verve Partners is partnering with PPK Mining Equipment to appoint a Finance Manager who brings strong technical accounting skills, sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to supporting operational performance.

The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead and mentor the finance team and work closely with branch and manufacturing managers to understand performance and support business decisions.

This hands-on role combines management and statutory reporting with budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis. You’ll help managers understand margins, monitor operational efficiency and identify opportunities to improve results.

You’ll also support capital expenditure business cases and improve how the business uses its ERP system.

Key Responsibilities 

• Management reporting and analysis: Prepare timely monthly reports and commentary, including price, volume, production, recovery and overhead variances.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Support branch and manufacturing budgets for consolidation, update revenue and expense forecasts and assess emerging risks.
• Costing, inventory and WIP: Report on stock balances, ageing and obsolescence, work in progress margins and timing, and labour and workshop utilisation. Coordinate stocktakes.
• Statutory reporting and compliance: Prepare and review annual and half-yearly statutory reports and review BAS, PAYG, payroll tax and FBT returns.
• Business support: Model capital expenditure and other business cases, liaise on supplier payment allocations and assist with payroll discrepancies.
• Team leadership and systems: Mentor the finance team, support ERP training and upgrades, manage related projects and drive cost savings and process improvements.

About You
You’ll bring proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar role, with strong technical accounting capability and a practical understanding of business operations. You’re comfortable explaining financial results, supporting managers and developing the people around you.

We’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and a current CA or CPA qualification
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, business unit and consolidated reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and risk analysis skills
• Knowledge of statutory reporting, tax returns and payroll processing and review
• Experience with large ERP systems and the Microsoft Office suite
• Clear communication and presentation skills, attention to detail and practical problem-solving
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Mining, manufacturing or OEM experience will be highly regarded.

What Success Looks Like

• Timely, accurate reporting that helps managers understand performance
• Reliable budgets and forecasts, with clear visibility of costs and margins
• Better stock, WIP and operational efficiency insights
• Accurate statutory reporting and returns
• A capable finance team supported by efficient systems and clear processes

Why Join PPK Mining Equipment

• Lead and develop the finance team within an established mining equipment business
• Work closely with operational leaders and see the impact of your advice
• Make a visible impact on reporting, systems and business performance
• Build your finance leadership career in the Newcastle and Hunter region

Next Steps
Apply via the link, or contact Simon Rutten, Executive Director at Verve Partners, on 0447 718 446 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close on Thursday 1st October