Finance and Administration Manager
- Lead financial operations and administration functions
- Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making
- Manage a small finance team and oversee compliance with financial obligations
About the Company
Butterfields Services is a long-established South Australian business with a strong reputation in the building and construction services sector. Operating for nearly 50 years, the organisation has grown into a respected provider of project and maintenance solutions, employing a sizeable workforce and servicing a diverse range of commercial clients. Butterfields Services is in a strong position for continued growth and is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional service outcomes.
About the Role
As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will ensure financial operations are managed efficiently and effectively, supporting the ongoing stability and success of the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key leadership role, overseeing finance and administration functions while providing accurate reporting and strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
Duties
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to a small finance team
- Oversee banking, debtors, creditors, debt collection, timesheets, and disbursements
- Review and approve accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and vendor payments
- Manage end-of-month, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes
- Process highly automated, weekly payroll
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Lead the implementation of financial systems and workflow enhancements
- Manage facilities-related administration, including security, insurance, fleet, telecommunications, and office requirements
- Work closely with the groups external accountants to ensure compliance with all financial, taxation, and statutory obligations
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in a finance leadership role
- CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion)
- Experience within trade services, construction, engineering, or a related industry will be highly regarded
- Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools or workflow automation solutions is desirable
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvement and automation initiatives
- Diverse and broad leadership role with genuine influence on business operations
- Permanent position within a stable, growing organisation
- Onsite parking and modern office facilities
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Progressive workplace focused on continuous improvement and innovation
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, in one document in Microsoft Word only. Applications can be addressed to Samara Dela Roza quoting reference number JO-2608-12039. Telephone enquiries are welcome at (08) 8100 8834.
Consultant
Samara Dela Roza
Senior Recruitment Partner
(08) 8100 8834
samara@entree.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samaradelaroza/
Reference number: JO-2608-12039
Profession:AccountingAll Accounting
Company: Butterfields
Date posted: 18th Aug, 2026
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