Finance Manager

Programmed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major contract role

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Programmed Facility Management is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the contract's financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, month-end reporting and finance administration functions for a major maintenance services contract based in Docklands.

You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Performance and Contract Leadership teams to deliver high-quality reporting, financial insights and commercial support that informs strategic decisions while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership capability in a complex service delivery environment.
• CA/CPA qualification required; tertiary degree in finance or related field.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Manage month-end finance processes, accruals and financial reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and management commentary
• Monitor contract performance and provide financial analysis and recommendations
• Ensure financial governance, compliance and control frameworks are maintained
• Analyze financial risks, trends and improvement opportunities
• Maintain financial system integrity, reconciliations and data accuracy
• Coordinate financial audits, reviews and assurance activities
• Support contract leadership with financial decision-making and commercial advice
• Lead the Finance Administration function and coach team members
• Oversee payment processing, financial journals and invoice administration
• Manage financial adjustments, deductions, credits and reconciliations where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Data analysis

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Some of the key benefits of joining Programmed include:

• Lead the finance function for a major maintenance and facilities contract


• Partner with operational leaders to influence commercial and business outcomes


• Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial governance and performance reporting


• Manage financial controls, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives


• Lead and develop a high-performing finance administration team


• Full-time permanent opportunity with a leading facilities management provider


• Career development opportunities within commercial finance and operational leadership


• Supportive culture focused on safety, service excellence and continuous improvement

About the Opportunity

Programmed Facility Management is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support a major maintenance services contract based in Docklands.

Reporting to the Performance Manager, this role is responsible for leading the contract's financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, month-end reporting and finance administration functions. You will provide accurate financial insights and commercial support to assist operational and strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.

Working closely with Finance, Operations, Performance and Contract Leadership teams, you will drive financial performance, maintain data integrity, oversee financial administration activities and deliver high-quality reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities


• Manage month-end finance processes, accruals and financial reconciliations


• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and management commentary


• Monitor contract performance and provide financial analysis and recommendations


• Ensure financial governance, compliance and control frameworks are maintained


• Analyse financial risks, trends and improvement opportunities


• Maintain financial system integrity, reconciliations and data accuracy


• Coordinate financial audits, reviews and assurance activities


• Support contract leadership with financial decision-making and commercial advice


• Lead the Finance Administration function and provide coaching and support to team members


• Oversee payment processing, financial journals and invoice administration activities


• Manage financial adjustments, deductions, credits and reconciliations where required


• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership capability and experience operating within a complex service delivery environment.

You will also possess:

• CA or CPA qualification


• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline


• Demonstrated experience in contract finance, management accounting or commercial finance


• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, accruals and month-end reporting


• Experience leading finance or financial administration teams


• Strong financial controls, governance and compliance knowledge


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Experience working with financial and reporting systems


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Highly Regarded

• Experience within facilities management, maintenance, utilities, construction or service-delivery environments


• Experience supporting large-scale operational contracts


• Experience with business intelligence and financial reporting tools


• Experience managing commercial performance and operational financial reporting


• Experience driving process improvement and financial transformation initiatives

About Us

Programmed Facility Management is a leading provider of asset management, facilities maintenance and project management services across a multitude of industries.

Working with Programmed means becoming part of a business that values its people, prioritises safety and supports career development. We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while fostering a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Work With Us

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customer partnerships and exceptional service outcomes.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities.