Finance Manager – large commercial

HorizonOne Recruitment; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Finance Manager in North Canberra. You'll be responsible for financial reporting and managing compliance in a dynamic environment. Ideal applicants will have a CA or CPA, two to three years of experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary from $140-150K plus potential bonuses and free onsite parking.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Potential bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Approximately two to three years post qualification experience.
• Experience in a mid-tier public practice firm or commercial finance.
• Background in audit or tax is strongly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports.
• Manage tax compliance including BAS and FBT.
• Supervise and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with Construction Control, one of Canberra’s largest and most highly respected construction companies, with an annual turnover approaching $500M.

The business provides high quality project management capability and advice for construction, delivering projects ranging in value from small fit-outs through to large, multi-million dollar developments. They have built a number of Canberra’s most iconic structures.

Headquartered in Braddon and continuing to expand interstate, Construction Control is experiencing significant growth. With a very healthy pipeline and revenues set to climb further, this is a newly created role in a commercial environment where your work will have a direct and visible impact. Their portfolio includes public sector buildings, commercial facilities, educational institutions, leading retail centres and large‑scale residential developments.

This full‑time, office‑based role (with free parking) is part of a friendly and supportive finance team known for their long tenure and strong collaboration. The company has a proud history of internal progression, with many corporate team members promoted from within.

The Opportunity

Reporting to a highly experienced Financial Controller, you will have broad responsibility across financial reporting, taxation compliance, cash flow oversight and leadership of a small transactional finance team.

You will business partner to provide timely and accurate information to support decision making and contribute to the financial performance of major construction projects across key sectors.

You will be supported through a comprehensive onboarding period, with an expectation that it will take up to twelve months to delve into the business drivers and fully settle into the role. The business is committed to developing talent and fostering career growth.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Month end and year‑end financial reporting
• Preparation of annual financial statements and coordination of audit requirements
• Tax compliance including BAS, FBT and associated reporting
• Review and oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Cash flow management including close liaison with Project Managers
• High level spreadsheet and analysis work including revenue recognition and forecasting
• Supervision, coaching and development of a small team that does accounting and transactional finance

The Ideal Person

You are likely working in a mid‑tier public practice firm and are seeking your first move into industry where you can broaden your commercial exposure. Alternatively, you may already be in a commercial finance role within a medium sized business.

• CA or CPA qualified with approximately two to three years post qualification experience
• Background in audit or tax strongly regarded
• Strong communication skills and confident to liaise with stakeholders across the business
• Proactive, analytical and motivated to understand the commercial drivers of a large operational business
• Able to thrive in a busy environment including peak reporting periods

Salary / Rate

• Salary from $140-150K + Super
• Potential bonus opportunities
• Free onsite parking

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alan Larby on 02 6108 4*** quoting ref no. 21100.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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