Finance Manager, Thiess Asset Services

Cimic Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Safety-first culture

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thiess in Brisbane is seeking a Finance Manager - Thiess Asset Services to lead end-to-end financial management of the TAS asset portfolio across our global operations.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting and reporting, partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to inform asset acquisition and lifecycle decisions, and push continuous improvements to financial processes and controls to scale asset management.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience in asset or equipment finance within mining, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Assets & Autonomy business unit.
• Partner with stakeholders on asset acquisition, disposal, and lifecycle decisions.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for TAS asset portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and systems to scale asset management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data storytelling

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you a commercially astute finance professional with deep experience in asset management accounting and a passion for driving financial integrity across large-scale mining operations? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager - Thiess Asset Services to join our high-performing Assets & Autonomy team in Brisbane.

As a key member of the Assets & Autonomy team, you'll be responsible for leading end-to-end financial management of Thiess's asset portfolio, delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic guidance that supports sound asset investment and utilisation decisions across our global operations.

As the Finance Manager - Thiess Asset Services, you will:

• Lead the financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions for the Assets & Autonomy business unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all deliverables
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insights that inform asset acquisition, disposal, and lifecycle decisions
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for the TAS asset portfolio, identifying risks and opportunities proactively
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and systems to support the scalability of Thiess's asset management function

About you

• CA or CPA qualification with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role
• Demonstrated experience in asset or equipment finance, ideally within mining, construction, or heavy industry
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities with advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation where cross-functional collaboration is essential to delivering outcomes
• Familiarity with Thiess's operational structure or the broader contract mining sector will be highly regarded

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.