Finance Manager

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The client, a major national construction group, is seeking a Finance Manager acting as Head of Finance to oversee finance across two Sydney-based entities. The role is hands-on, establishing month-end and reporting processes, while leading two small finance teams and partnering with General Managers to drive growth.

Reporting to Group Finance Manager, you will consolidate accounts, manage WIP reporting by project, and guide budgeting and forecasting with Group Office approval.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Experience in SME turnover up to $100m.
• Experience in project-based or WIP environments is preferred but not essential.
• Hands-on approach and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts and divisional reports.
• Manage two small teams of four staff across AP, AR and payroll.
• Work with General Managers to drive growth.
• Produce month-end accounts and reporting for Head Office.
• Prepare monthly WIP reporting by project.
• Lead initial budgeting and forecasting before finalisation by Group Office.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Leadership

Month-end close

Consolidated reporting

WIP reporting

Budgeting/Forecasting

Project accounting

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

Hands-on Head of Finance role, including leadership of a compact finance team.

Highly successful Australian businesses recently acquired by a national operator.

Mascot location with parking available. Salary guide to $160k + super.

The Company

Our client is a highly successful national construction group with combined turnover of more than $500m. The group has recently acquired two Sydney-based businesses, which will retain their independence and strategic decision-making. As a result, a newly created Finance Manager role has been established to oversee the finance functions across both companies.

The Role

Reporting to the parent company's Group Finance Manager, this position will work closely with the General Managers to support continued business growth.

Initially, the Finance Manager will need to take a hands-on approach, establishing best-practice month-end accounting and reporting processes.

While the title is Finance Manager, this is effectively a Head of Finance role, leading the finance function across both businesses.

More specifically, the role will be responsible for:

• Leading the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing consolidated management accounts and divisional reports
• Managing two small, established teams of four staff across accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Working closely with the General Managers to drive growth
• Producing month-end accounts and reporting for Head Office
• Preparing monthly WIP reporting by project
• Leading the initial budgeting and forecasting process before finalisation by Group Office

Your Background

To secure this Finance Manager role, our client is keen to speak with candidates who:

• Are comfortable taking a hands-on approach and getting into the detail
• Have experience working in SME businesses with turnover of up to $100m
• Have exposure to project-based or WIP environments, such as construction or engineering, which would be highly regarded but is not essential
• Are CA or CPA qualified