Finance Manager

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Autonomy

Immediate start

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group – Wetherill Park NSW is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the end-to-end finance function for a growing construction business delivering major projects.

The role requires hands-on financial leadership with a focus on reporting, budgeting, cashflow and commercial insights, while partnering with business leadership to support growth and operational performance. Located in Wetherill Park, the position offers a permanent full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance professional in a standalone role.
• Experience in construction, civil, infrastructure or project-based environments.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced setting.
• Stable employment history.
• Commercial mindset with stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insights.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll oversight.
• Drive financial controls, compliance and reporting processes.
• Support business decision‑making through financial analysis.
• Work closely with operational leaders across the business.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met.

Skills

Finance leadership

Construction industry

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group – Wetherill Park NSW

Finance Manager

Locations: Wetherill Park NSW
Work Type: Permanent

An established construction business specialising in formwork solutions is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage the company's end-to-end finance function.

This is a standalone role within a growing business that delivers major projects for some of Australia's leading construction companies. The successful candidate will take ownership of all finance activities while partnering closely with business leadership to support continued growth and operational performance. This role is suited to a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, commercially focused and comfortable operating across both strategic and transactional finance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insights
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll oversight
• Drive financial controls, compliance and reporting processes
• Support business decision‑making through financial analysis
• Work closely with operational leaders across the business
• Ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met

About You

• Previous Finance Manager experience
• Experience within construction, civil, infrastructure, building products or a related project‑based environment
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability
• Ability to operate in a standalone finance role
• Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Resilient and adaptable approach in a dynamic environment
• Stable employment history demonstrating commitment and reliability

What's on Offer

• Permanent full‑time opportunity
• Established and growing construction business
• High‑autonomy leadership role
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance
• Immediate start available