Finance Manager & Senior Project Controller

BEUMER Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Deputy to Finance Director

Involvement in major projects

Career development

Global engineering culture

Job summary

BEUMER Group Australia seeks an experienced Finance Manager & Senior Project Controller to lead the finance function and directly support Brisbane Airport project delivery. The role blends strategic finance leadership with hands-on project controlling, reporting to the Finance Director and partnering with Project Directors and senior leaders.

You will drive forecasting, profitability analysis, cash flow management and commercial risk assessment, while developing the finance function within a

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role (Finance Manager / Financial Controller) and project controlling.
• Experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects and commercial contracts.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance leadership and deputy to Finance Director across Australia and NZ.
• Lead project forecasting, profitability analysis, cash flow management, and financial reporting for major project (Brisbane Airport).
• Assess commercial risk and support strategic decision‑making.
• Balance strategic and hands‑on project delivery and finance governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Stakeholder influence

Project delivery support

Education

CPA or CA certification

Tools

SAP Business One

Power BI

Job description

Finance Manager & Senior Project Controller

Full-time

Conveying, loading, palletising, packing, sorting and distributing- BEUMER Group develops and producestechnically leading intralogistics systemsfor the global market. Our employees are characterised by excellent know-how and a strong will to consistently develop themselves further. We do our utmost to promote this claim: within the framework of a family-like cooperation characterised by high mutual esteem and a culture of trust that creates stability and security. Our common goal: to implement outstanding and innovative projects worldwide.

BEUMER Group Australia is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager & Senior Project Controller to join our team.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a unique hybrid role that combines finance leadership responsibilities with hands‑on project controlling for one of Australia’s major airport infrastructure projects. Acting as the Finance Director’s deputy, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance function across Australia and New Zealand while serving as the dedicated Senior Project Controller for the Brisbane Airport project.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and senior business leaders to drive project performance, financial transparency and commercial outcomes. You will be responsible for project forecasting, profitability analysis, cash flow management, commercial risk assessment, financial reporting and strategic decision support, while also contributing to the ongoing development of the Finance function.

We are looking for a hands‑on finance leader who is equally comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. This role will suit someone who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decision‑making, improving processes and becoming actively involved in the successful delivery of complex projects.

As BEUMER Group continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on both project and business performance while building a long‑term career within a global organisation.

Key highlights of the role:

• Finance Director 2IC with leadership responsibilities across the Finance function.
• Exposure to major airport and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Hands‑on role balancing strategic finance leadership with project delivery support.
• Work within a global engineering and technology organisation with strong growth plans across Australia and New Zealand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Project Controller or Commercial Finance professional seeking a diverse and influential role within a growing business.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

• CPA or CA qualified.
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Project Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or other project‑based environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large‑scale projects and commercial contracts.
• Experience leading and developing finance team members.

Key Capabilities

• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Project controlling and commercial finance expertise.
• Ability to influence operational and project stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

Additional Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• SAP Business One experience.
• Power BI or advanced reporting capability.
• Experience working within a multinational or matrix environment.
• Airport, infrastructure or major project experience.

Why Join BEUMER?

At BEUMER Group, we design and deliver world‑class automation and logistics solutions that keep airports, distribution centres and critical infrastructure moving. As a global, family‑owned business with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, we combine the stability of an international organisation with the agility and collaborative culture of a local team.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role that combines Finance Management, Commercial Leadership and Project Controlling, while contributing to one of Australia’s largest and most significant airport infrastructure projects.

What We Offer:

• A senior leadership opportunity within a global engineering and technology organisation
• The chance to act as a trusted advisor and deputy to the Finance Director across Australia and New Zealand
• Direct involvement in the financial and commercial management of major infrastructure and airport projects, including Brisbane Airport
• A genuine opportunity to influence business performance, project outcomes and strategic decision‑making
• Exposure to local, regional and international stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Projects, Engineering and Executive Leadership
• A hands‑on role with autonomy, accountability and the ability to make a tangible impact
• Ongoing professional development and long‑term career opportunities within a global business
• A collaborative, values‑driven culture built on trust, partnership, innovation and continuous improvement

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