Business Manager

Business Manager AMETS is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to lead our financial, administrative, HR, and client support functions. This pivotal hands‑on role drives operational excellence, financial performance, and sustainable business growth, empowering our CEO and leadership team to deliver exceptional client service. About the Role As Business Manager , you’ll take charge of all core business operations, ensuring our systems, people, and processes work seamlessly together. This is a remote leadership position , ideal for a proactive professional with strong ethics, financial acumen, strategic insight, and hands‑on operational experience. You’ll oversee a small, high‑performing team across administration, accounts, marketing, and client support—fostering efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end financial operations—including payroll, BAS, budgets, reconciliations, and forecasting. Deliver accurate month‑end and management reports within deadlines. Ensure compliance with trust fund, taxation, and insurance obligations. Maintain strong cash flow. Operations & Administration Oversee daily workflow and drive efficiency improvements. Maintain compliant and up‑to‑date policies, procedures, and renewals. Oversee supplier and consultant management including IT, negotiate contracts, monitor performance. Co‑ordinate with leadership team to support operation structure, optimise productivity, mitigate cost and risk. Coordinate onboarding, maintain HR compliance, and support workforce planning. Coach and develop staff for high performance. Foster a solutions‑focused, performance‑oriented, friendly and professional culture. Client Relations & Marketing Uphold professional client relationships through accuracy, responsiveness, and care. Support marketing initiatives, proposals, and tender submissions. Ensure compliance with WHS, privacy, and quality management standards (ISO experience preferred). Manage risk proactively and maintain accurate document control. Strategic Insight & Leadership Support Provide operational and financial insights to the CEO, analysing financial performance and troubleshooting variances. Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives. About You You’re an experienced business or finance professional who thrives in a leadership role with variety and autonomy. You balance detail‑oriented precision with big‑picture thinking and have a talent for bringing structure, insight, and efficiency to every area of a business. You will have: Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree) Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial and operational management, including cost‑control initiatives Strong experience with financial reporting and management Advanced MYOB AccountRight expertise and experience Advanced Excel / business intelligence skills Experience with CRMs and databases Experience managing trust funds Proven HR coordination Proven leadership of high performance teams Knowledge of ISO or quality management systems Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and client service skills Australian citizenship is required for this position Experience in Mining, exploration or compliance services environment. Exposure to IT/Systems, process improvement. Why Join AMETS? Flexible, fully remote role – work from anywhere in Australia Collaborative, values‑driven team Leadership impact – report directly to the CEO Career growth – drive strategic and operational improvements Attractive salary and work‑life balance If you’re a results‑focused Business Manager looking to shape the future of a growing professional services firm, apply now and lead AMETS toward its next stage of success. To be considered for this role, you must submit a one‑page cover letter with your resume to Leanne Brock, . Application Process Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years of business management experience do you have? Do you have experience using MYOB? How many years of payroll experience do you have? Do you have experience in administration? How many years of accounting experience do you have? How many years of people management experience do you have? What’s your expected annual base salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr