Finance Manager — Standalone, High-Autonomy Role (Construction)

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finance Manager opportunity in Sydney's western district. A standalone role leading end-to-end finance in a growing construction business. You will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and controls, partnering with senior leaders to drive performance.

Seeking a hands-on finance professional with construction or project-based experience, resilience, commercial mindset and strong stakeholder management. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous Finance Manager experience.
• Experience within construction, civil, infrastructure, building products or a related project-based environment.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Ability to operate in a standalone finance role.
• Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient and adaptable approach in a dynamic environment.
• Stable employment history demonstrating commitment and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insights
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll oversight
• Drive financial controls, compliance and reporting processes
• Support business decision‑making through financial analysis
• Work closely with operational leaders across the business
• Ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met

Skills

Finance management

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Adaptable

Job description

Finance Manager opportunity in Sydney's western district. A standalone role leading end-to-end finance in a growing construction business. You will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and controls, partnering with senior leaders to drive performance.

Seeking a hands-on finance professional with construction or project-based experience, resilience, commercial mindset and strong stakeholder management. Immediate start available for the right candidate.