Finance Manager

Cox Purtell Staffing Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell Staffing Services in Melbourne is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the end-to-end finance function, from day-to-day accounting through to month-end reporting and strategic analysis. You will manage the accounts team, own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow for both the company and its projects, and provide insights on profitability, growth and risk to drive informed decisions.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication with stakeholders, adherence to compliance, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Manager or similar role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

WIP reporting

Financial modelling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job management software

Dashboards

Job description

• 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.