Finance Manager — Construction Projects & Growth

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a growing Sydney-based construction business delivering a diverse portfolio across NSW. You will own the day-to-day finance function and work closely with Directors and project teams to provide commercial insight and drive growth.

You will oversee project accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, budgets and forecasting, ensuring cash flow and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/project-based environments.
• Strong project accounting, WIP, and profitability focus.
• Experience managing full accounting function and reporting.
• Month-end processes, forecasting and commercial insight.
• CA/CPA qualification or progression advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance including AP/AR, payroll and month-end.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash-flow forecasts.
• Manage WIP, project financials, revenue recognition and cost reporting.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, variations and reporting.
• Support project teams with financial analysis and commercial reporting.
• Manage debtor and creditor relationships and cash-flow management.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Oversee BAS, GST, payroll tax and other obligations.
• Collaborate with external accountants, auditors and advisers.
• Review and improve financial processes, systems and controls.

Skills

Construction industry

Project accounting

WIP & job costing

Project profitability

Full accounting function

Month-end reporting

Forecasting

Communication

Jobpac experience

CA/CPA qualification

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a growing Sydney-based construction business delivering a diverse portfolio across NSW. You will own the day-to-day finance function and work closely with Directors and project teams to provide commercial insight and drive growth.

You will oversee project accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, budgets and forecasting, ensuring cash flow and profitability.