Brisbane-Based Senior Project Finance & Administration Lead

Theiss; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Training and development opportunities

Strong safety-first culture

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Manager to lead the Olive Downs Complex project's finance and administration function from our Brisbane office, with site travel. You will partner with project leadership to deliver governance, reporting, and commercial outcomes while building a high-performing team.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cost control and working capital management, provide practical commercial advice, and collaborate with the client and head office to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Significant project/management accounting or commercial finance experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong end-of-month reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and working capital.
• Commercial acumen to provide practical advice and challenge stakeholders.
• Experience with client claims, revenue processes or contract-based projects.
• JDE experience is highly regarded.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication with high attention to detail and prioritization.
• Commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel to the Olive Downs Complex site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project finance and administration function and set team standards.
• Oversee end-of-month deliverables, project reporting and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly cost reviews with project leadership and actions.
• Own annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the project.
• Provide financial advice to support project strategy and targets.
• Oversee revenue, progress claims, working capital and cash collection with client liaison.
• Maintain finance and administration systems, processes and controls.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and drive actions to close-out.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve cost control and reporting quality.
• Lead, coach and develop finance and administration team.
• Build trusted relationships and communicate insights to leadership and client.

Skills

Financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Thiess is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Manager to lead the Olive Downs Complex project's finance and administration function from our Brisbane office, with site travel. You will partner with project leadership to deliver governance, reporting, and commercial outcomes while building a high-performing team.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cost control and working capital management, provide practical commercial advice, and collaborate with the client and head office to