Head of Finance

My People Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

My People Group is partnering with a growing Queensland family business to appoint a Head of Finance in Brisbane. The role is permanent part-time (4 or 5 days per week) and reports to the CFO, taking ownership of the financial operations and delivering timely, accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will lead a small team, drive month-end discipline, oversee project accounting, and provide insights to board-level decisions. Prior construction or project-based experience is valued.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years' accounting and finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and compliance knowledge.
• Experience in project accounting and understanding project profitability.
• Construction, contracting or project-based experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead month-end processes with accuracy.
• Experience supervising finance staff (AP and Payroll).
• CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead month-end procedures with discipline and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial and management reports for managers and Board.
• Collaborate with CFO on budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Provide insights into profitability, costs and opportunities.
• Oversee project accounting, cost allocations and invoicing.
• Work with project managers to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Review contracts and manage financial performance of projects.
• Monitor cash flow, debtor management, and tax obligations.
• Identify improvements to systems, reporting and processes.
• Lead and support Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Support HR related financial processes and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with departments and management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Project accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MYOB

ERP systems

Job description

Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane QLD | Growing & Established Family Business

$110,000 - $150,000 + Super (Pro Rata) | Permanent Part -Time| 4 or 5 days per week

YOU KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. YOU OWN YOUR OUTCOMES. AND YOU MAKE A BUSINESS BETTER.

Some finance professionals report the numbers.

Great finance leaders use the numbers to drive better business decisions.

Our client is one of Queensland's longest-established and most respected commercial landscaping businesses. With a proud history, a strong reputation and continued growth, this successful family-owned organisation is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of its financial operations.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves financial accuracy, thrives on accountability and understands that great financial management is about more than balancing the books.

It's about providing clarity, protecting profitability, supporting people and helping a business grow.

If you're commercially astute, hands-on, highly organised and take genuine pride in delivering exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

A growing family business: Join an established and reputable Queensland organisation with a strong history and an exciting future.

Real ownership: Take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and make a genuine contribution to business performance.

Your numbers matter: Provide meaningful financial reporting and commercial insights that help project managers, management and the Board make informed decisions.

Lead a small team: Support and develop team members while creating clear expectations, accountability and high standards.

A collaborative culture: Work alongside people who value teamwork, initiative, integrity and getting things done.

Modern corporate office: Based at Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, with convenient access to major transport routes.

Opportunity to add value: Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, improve processes and contribute to the continued success of the business.

THE OPPORTUNITY — MAKE THE FINANCE FUNCTION YOUR OWN

Reporting to and working closely with the CFO, you will take a hands-on leadership role in managing the financial operations of the business.

This is not a position for someone who simply waits for reports to be requested.

We want someone who takes ownership, anticipates what's needed, meets deadlines and ensures the numbers are right. Every time.

You will be responsible for maintaining financial integrity, delivering timely and accurate reporting, supporting commercial decision-making and ensuring the finance function operates efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
• Drive month-end procedures with absolute discipline, ensuring reconciliations, reporting and closing deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports for project managers, the management team and Board.
• Work closely with the CFO in preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Provide meaningful insights into financial performance, project profitability, costs and business opportunities.
• Oversee project accounting, cost allocations, project invoicing and financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively with project managers to ensure financial information is accurate, relevant and available when needed.
• Review contracts and support effective financial management of projects.
• Monitor cash flow, debtor management, collections and credit control.
• Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities and improvements to business performance.
• Oversee statutory and regulatory obligations, including BAS, IAS, payroll tax, superannuation and ATO reporting requirements.
• Manage insurance renewals, claims, leases, loans and asset management.
• Ensure financial controls, policies and procedures are robust and consistently followed.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting and operational processes.
• Supervise and support the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, with one team member in each.
• Provide oversight and support to the HR function, including workers' compensation administration.
• Establish clear expectations, strong processes and accountability across the team.
• Build productive working relationships with project managers, senior management and other departments.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, continuous improvement and teamwork.

ABOUT YOU — HIGH STANDARDS. STRONG OWNERSHIP. NO EXCUSES.

You're an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial understanding and a genuine desire to contribute.

You don't need to be chased for reports.

You don't just identify problems — you take responsibility for finding solutions.

You are equally comfortable working through detailed reconciliations, leading your team or discussing financial performance with senior management.

Most importantly, you understand that being Head of Finance means taking ownership of the function, not just the tasks.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years' relevant accounting and finance experience, ideally including financial leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, management accounting, reporting and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, job costing and understanding project profitability.
• Previous experience within construction, contracting, landscaping or another project-based business.
• Proven ability to manage month-end processes with exceptional accuracy, discipline and attention to detail.
• Experience supervising finance staff, particularly Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting software and ERP systems; MYOB experience will be well regarded.
• The ability to translate financial information into clear, practical insights for non-financial managers.
• Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Highly regarded:

• Experience with local government contracts, including associated reporting and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to local government contract payroll requirements.
• Experience supporting HR and workers' compensation processes.
• CPA or CA qualifications.

THE PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT WILL SET YOU APART

Ownership: You take responsibility for your work, your team and your outcomes.

Accountability: You deliver what you commit to, maintain high standards and follow through.

Collaboration: You build strong relationships, share information and understand that finance is there to support the success of the whole business.

Commercial Thinking: You look beyond the numbers to understand what they mean and how they can improve performance.

Initiative: You see opportunities to improve systems, processes and results — and you act on them.

Attention to Detail: Accuracy matters to you. You take pride in getting things right.

READY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP AND MAKE YOUR MARK?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, growing family business where your expertise, initiative and contribution will be genuinely valued.

You'll have the opportunity to strengthen the finance function, support business growth and work with a management team that values collaboration, accountability and high standards.

If you're ready to do more than manage the numbers — and want to make a real difference to a business — we want to hear from you.