Finance Manager

Cox Purtell; Broadmeadows; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell in Broadmeadows, Melbourne is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the end-to-end finance function in a permanent full-time role. You will manage the accounts team, oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow for company and projects, and provide strategic financial analysis to improve profitability and risk management.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong communication with stakeholders at all levels, experience in project-based, construction or engineering environments,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance function in a project-based business.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management capabilities.
• Ability to deliver accurate reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function including AP, AR, payroll and the accounts team.
• Own budgeting, project cashflow forecasting and tax planning.
• Develop financial dashboards and improve systems and processes.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

Reporting & dashboards

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP/Finance systems

Job management software

Excel advanced

Job description

Finance Manager
Permanent full-time role
$120k+super
Broadmeadows, Melbourne

• Lead the full finance function, including AP, AR, payroll and managing the accounts team
• Own budgeting, company and project cashflow forecasting, and profit and tax planning
• Clear scope to improve financial systems, reporting dashboards and job management tools

About the Client

Our client is a growing, project-based business in the Industrial sector with a strong focus on commercial performance and compliance. They manage an active pipeline of projects and rely on accurate job costing, cashflow management and reporting to support their growth. The business values proactive, commercially minded people who take ownership and bring ideas for improvement.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will lead the end-to-end finance function, from day-to-day accounts through to month-end, reporting and strategic analysis. You will manage the accounts team and own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow at both company and project level. This is a hands-on leadership role where your insights will directly inform decisions on profitability, growth and risk.

Duties

• Lead the finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and manage the accounts team.
• Deliver the month-end close, accurate financial reporting and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, project pipeline forecasting and company and project cashflow.
• Oversee WIP reporting and project financial performance, including revenue recognition and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with financial and statutory obligations, including payroll, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role, including managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
• CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification is highly regarded
• Experience in project-based, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or contracting environments is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with financial systems, job management software and dashboards.
• Experience implementing financial systems or process improvements is highly regarded.