Finance Manager

Construct Group; Cairns; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential building company in Far North Queensland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a temporary 9-month role supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting while ensuring the accuracy of transactional functions. With over 30 years in the residential construction sector, the company offers a collaborative team environment dedicated to delivering quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transactional functions, ensuring accuracy in accounts.
• Complete weekly payroll and payment processing for contractors.
• Develop financial policies and manage bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Experience in Finance Manager role

Experience in construction industry

Job description

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Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity in the residential construction sector? We’re currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team on an initial 9 month maternity leave contract, supporting the financial operations of our growing business.

The Finance Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the organisation, ensuring its financial health, aiding in decision-making, and improving financial performance and operational efficiency. Reporting to the CEO you will work within the Management Team contributing to the professional culture and overall success of Construct Group.

Reporting directly to the CEO, duties will include, but are not limited to:

Lead the daily transactional functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, over-run invoices, back charges, reconciliations and the like.

Complete the weekly payroll processing for all internal employees.

Complete the weekly payment processing of all contractors and subcontractors payments.

Handle superannuation and Qleave obligations, ensuring timely contributions and compliance.

Manage all business and vehicle insurances.

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Manage the bookkeeping tasks, maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records.

Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting.

Identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve productivity in financial operations.

About You:

To be successful within this role, you are a professional in the field and will have:

Previous experience in a Finance Manager role, ideally within the construction industry

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Able to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive, professional approach and positive attitude

About Us:

As a leading residential building company in Far North Queensland we strive for excellence within our company, having spanned spanned 30+ years servicing new home construction in the region. We pride ourselves on creating affordable dreams for first home buyers, investors and custom designed homes for those who are looking for a little bit more.

Our company is looking for applicants to be part of our collaborative team with a great culture who love challenges, and are dedicated to delivering quality and on time solutions to our customers. If this sounds like you, please apply with covering letter detailing relevant experience and why you are the person for this role.

*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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