Finance Leader — Build a Scalable, Project-Facing Function

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sharp & Carter are partnering with a well-established construction business to recruit a Finance Manager in a newly enhanced leadership role. This position offers broad exposure across project delivery and financial governance, reporting directly to senior leadership.

You'll own the finance function, partnering with project teams to influence commercial outcomes, oversee budgeting and cash flow, and drive continuous improvement. Based in East Brisbane with onsite parking.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualifications.
• Finance Manager or similar senior role experience.
• Strong construction, engineering or project-based industry experience.
• Deep understanding of WIP reporting, job costing and project forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end processes, management reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, project forecasting and revenue recognition.
• Partner with project managers to review project performance, margins and financial risks.
• Support contract reviews, variations, claims and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Manage compliance, statutory reporting and tax obligations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and broader corporate reporting requirements.
• Drive financial controls, governance and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Ad-hoc travel as required.

Skills

Finance leadership

Construction industry experience

WIP reporting

Job costing

Project forecasting

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Job description

Sharp & Carter are partnering with a well-established construction business to recruit a Finance Manager in a newly enhanced leadership role. This position offers broad exposure across project delivery and financial governance, reporting directly to senior leadership.

You'll own the finance function, partnering with project teams to influence commercial outcomes, oversee budgeting and cash flow, and drive continuous improvement. Based in East Brisbane with onsite parking.