Construction Finance Manager: Project & Commercial Controller

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to oversee financial management, project accounting and commercial reporting across major construction projects. You will partner with project leadership to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting and insightful analysis to drive commercial decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in accounting/finance roles, strong month-end close, budgeting and forecasting skills, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years' relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or similar position.
• Strong month-end close and management reporting experience.
• Demonstrated budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Sound understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all reporting requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Coordinate the collection and review of financial information from Project Managers and relevant project stakeholders.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis for senior management review.
• Review monthly project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and related financial information, including reconciliations.
• Investigate material financial movements and variances with clear commentary on performance vs budget/forecast.
• Take ownership of project accounting and financial reporting, including WIP reporting and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins, cost movements and overall financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting activities in collaboration with project leadership.
• Provide practical financial guidance and commercial support to project and operational teams.
• Work closely with senior project stakeholders on day-to-day financial management of major projects.
• Attend project performance and financial review meetings, maintaining strong relationships between project teams and Finance.

Skills

Month-end close

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Excel

Job description

Core Talent is seeking a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to oversee financial management, project accounting and commercial reporting across major construction projects. You will partner with project leadership to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting and insightful analysis to drive commercial decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in accounting/finance roles, strong month-end close, budgeting and forecasting skills, and advanced Excel.