Finance Manager/Financial Controller - Construction

Core Talent; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Core Talent is seeking a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to oversee financial management, project accounting and commercial reporting across major construction projects. You will partner with project leadership to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting and insightful analysis to drive commercial decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in accounting/finance roles, strong month-end close, budgeting and forecasting skills, and advanced Excel.

Formación

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years' relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or similar position.
• Strong month-end close and management reporting experience.
• Demonstrated budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Sound understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all reporting requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Coordinate the collection and review of financial information from Project Managers and relevant project stakeholders.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis for senior management review.
• Review monthly project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and related financial information, including reconciliations.
• Investigate material financial movements and variances with clear commentary on performance vs budget/forecast.
• Take ownership of project accounting and financial reporting, including WIP reporting and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins, cost movements and overall financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting activities in collaboration with project leadership.
• Provide practical financial guidance and commercial support to project and operational teams.
• Work closely with senior project stakeholders on day-to-day financial management of major projects.
• Attend project performance and financial review meetings, maintaining strong relationships between project teams and Finance.

Conocimientos

Month-end close

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Finance Manager/Financial Controller - Construction

An established and growing construction business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller to oversee financial management, project accounting and commercial reporting across its portfolio of major projects.

This opportunity will suit a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting capability with an understanding of project financial management, construction operations and commercial performance.

The Finance Manager will act as a key finance business partner to senior project leadership, taking responsibility for financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting and forecasting across a significant infrastructure project.

Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you will ensure financial information is accurate, reporting deadlines are met and meaningful financial insights are provided to support commercial decision-making and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all reporting requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Coordinate the collection and review of financial information from Project Managers and relevant project stakeholders.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis for senior management review.
• Review monthly project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and associated financial information, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate material financial movements and variances, providing clear commentary on performance against budget and forecast.
• Take ownership of project accounting and financial reporting requirements, including Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins, cost movements and overall financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting activities in collaboration with project leadership.
• Provide practical financial guidance and commercial support to project and operational teams.
• Work closely with senior project stakeholders on the day-to-day financial management of major projects.
• Attend project performance and financial review meetings, maintaining strong relationships between project teams and the broader Finance function.

An established and growing construction business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller to oversee financial management, project accounting and commercial reporting across its portfolio of major projects.

This opportunity will suit a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting capability with an understanding of project financial management, construction operations and commercial performance.

The Finance Manager will act as a key finance business partner to senior project leadership, taking responsibility for financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting and forecasting across a significant infrastructure project.

Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you will ensure financial information is accurate, reporting deadlines are met and meaningful financial insights are provided to support commercial decision-making and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all reporting requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Coordinate the collection and review of financial information from Project Managers and relevant project stakeholders.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis for senior management review.
• Review monthly project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and associated financial information, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate material financial movements and variances, providing clear commentary on performance against budget and forecast.
• Take ownership of project accounting and financial reporting requirements, including Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins, cost movements and overall financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting activities in collaboration with project leadership.Provide practical financial guidance and commercial support to project and operational teams.
• Work closely with senior project stakeholders on the day-to-day financial management of major projects.
• Attend project performance and financial review meetings, maintaining strong relationships between project teams and the broader Finance function.

About You

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years' relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or similar position.
• Strong month-end close and management reporting experience.
• Demonstrated budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Sound understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within construction, electrical contracting, infrastructure, engineering or another project-based industry.
• Understanding of construction contracts, including AS4000, AS4300 or similar contract frameworks.
• Experience working alongside project delivery and construction teams in a commercially focused finance role.

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