Finance Business Partner

Sedgman GmbH; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH and flexible working environment

Central location + social vibe

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support our Perth-based operations. You will partner with operational and functional leaders to strengthen financial performance, improve forecasting and reporting, and provide clear commercial insight into projects, overheads, cash flow, risks and opportunities.

In this role, you will identify improvements to finance processes, build financial understanding across the business, and work across multiple units.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance and /or Commerce.
• CA/CPA qualified or studying towards a qualification.
• 5+ years post graduate experience in financial/management accounting roles within a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, including month-end accruals, budgeting, forecasting, billing and cash collection.
• Provide assessments on key financial project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly business unit results, providing meaningful analysis of performance against budget and forecast.
• Build financial understanding across the business by providing practical guidance and training on relevant finance processes and requirements.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, billing and working capital management, helping the business improve the accuracy and reliability of its forecasts.
• Carry out analysis and obtain an in-depth understanding overheads and cost drivers, translating financial data into clear and actionable insights.

Skills

Finance partner

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support our Perth-based operations. Working across multiple business units and entities, you will partner with operational and functional leaders to strengthen financial performance, improve forecasting and reporting, and provide clear commercial insight into projects, overheads, cash flow, risks and opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

• A team that encourages and wants you to be successful.
• A broad finance partnering role with exposure to projects, operations and senior stakeholders.
• The opportunity to influence reporting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.
• Transparent career progression.
• WFH and flexible working environment.
• Central location plus EOT and great social vibe.

Your Day:

• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, including month-end accruals, budgeting, forecasting, billing and cash collection.
• Provide assessments on key financial project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly business unit results, providing meaningful analysis of performance against budget and forecast.
• Build financial understanding across the business by providing practical guidance and training on relevant finance processes and requirements.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, billing and working capital management, helping the business improve the accuracy and reliability of its forecasts.
• Carry out analysis and obtain an in-depth understanding overheads and cost drivers, translating financial data into clear and actionable insights.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance and /or Commerce.
• CA/CPA qualified or studying towards a qualification.
• 5+ years post graduate experience in financial/management accounting roles within a large corporate environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced excel modelling skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise and control workload arising from a broad user base.
• Experience in working with large ERPs.

Why Sedgman?

• Shape Regional Growth –Play a leading role in defining strategy, pursuing opportunities and influencing the future success of the Australia business.
• Own the Market Opportunity –Build meaningful client relationships and help secure the projects that shape the future of the resources industry.
• Support the Energy Transition –Work across a diverse portfolio of commodities and projects that underpin global demand for critical minerals and sustainable resources.
• Lead With Influence –Join an experienced executive leadership team where your expertise, ideas and market knowledge will genuinely shape business outcomes.
• Build Your Legacy –This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a growing business, a talented team and some of the industry's most significant projects.