Finance Manager: Lead a Scalable Construction Function

Sharp & Carter; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

East Brisbane location

Job summary

Sharp & Carter are partnering with a well-established construction business to recruit a Finance Manager in a newly enhanced leadership role. You will own the finance function, partner with project teams and drive commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead month-end processes, budgeting, cash flow and WIP reporting, while building a scalable finance function supported by a strong group function.

Qualifications

• Commercial finance professional with construction/project experience
• Strong understanding of WIP, job costing and project forecasting
• Proven ability to partner with project teams and influence commercial outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end processes, reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Manage WIP reporting, project forecasting and revenue recognition
• Partner with project managers to review performance, margins and financial risks
• Support contract reviews, variations, claims and subcontractor agreements
• Monitor project costs and identify profitability improvements
• Manage compliance, statutory reporting and tax obligations
• Oversee intercompany accounting and broader reporting
• Drive controls, governance and continuous improvement across the business
• Ad-hoc travel as required

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow management

WIP reporting

Project forecasting

Commercial mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Job description

Sharp & Carter are partnering with a well-established construction business to recruit a Finance Manager in a newly enhanced leadership role. You will own the finance function, partner with project teams and drive commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead month-end processes, budgeting, cash flow and WIP reporting, while building a scalable finance function supported by a strong group function.