Finance Manager

The BMD Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The BMD Group is seeking an experienced Project Finance Manager to own the financial management and performance on a major infrastructure project. Embedded within the project delivery team, you will work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and project leaders to provide timely financial insight and robust controls.

This hands-on role covers budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow and project governance.

Qualifications

• Significant finance experience within construction, infrastructure or a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• lead financial management, reporting and governance across the project
• manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and contract valuations
• partner with project and commercial leaders to support key decisions
• monitor revenue, margin, financial risks and project performance
• review accruals, provisions, cost allocations and revenue recognition
• maintain robust financial controls and accurate project reporting
• challenge forecast assumptions and identify risks and opportunities
• support month‑end processes, audits and governance reviews
• identify opportunities to protect margin and improve cash generation
• develop the capability and effectiveness of the project finance team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Project controls

Contract financial management

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Finance Manager to take ownership of financial management and performance on a major infrastructure project. Embedded within the project delivery team, you will work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and project leaders to provide timely financial insight, maintain strong controls and support informed commercial decisions. This is a hands‑on project position with direct accountability for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, financial governance and project controls. The role is dedicated to the successful delivery of the project and is not a broader corporate finance support position.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Finance Manager to take ownership of financial management and performance on a major infrastructure project. Embedded within the project delivery team, you will work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and project leaders to provide timely financial insight, maintain strong controls and support informed commercial decisions. This is a hands‑on project position with direct accountability for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, financial governance and project controls. The role is dedicated to the successful delivery of the project and is not a broader corporate finance support position.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• lead financial management, reporting and governance across the project
• manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and contract valuations
• partner with project and commercial leaders to support key decisions
• monitor revenue, margin, financial risks and project performance
• review accruals, provisions, cost allocations and revenue recognition
• maintain robust financial controls and accurate project reporting
• challenge forecast assumptions and identify risks and opportunities
• support month‑end processes, audits and governance reviews
• identify opportunities to protect margin and improve cash generation
• develop the capability and effectiveness of the project finance team.

About You

You are a commercially focused finance leader who understands the financial drivers of complex construction and infrastructure projects.

You enjoy working close to project delivery, building strong relationships with operational and commercial teams, and turning financial information into practical advice and action.

You will bring:

• significant finance experience within construction, infrastructure or another project-based environment
• strong project budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting capability
• a sound understanding of project controls and contract financial management
• demonstrated commercial judgement and business-partnering experienceexperience influencing project, operational and commercial stakeholders
• strong financial governance, compliance and risk-management capability
• advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers