Head of Finance

Method Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Method Recruitment Group represents a family-owned Australian construction business seeking a Head of Finance to lead all financial functions, drive strategic planning, and support international growth. You will partner with the MD and leadership, mentor the finance team, and ensure robust reporting, budgeting, and controls.

The role requires CA or CPA, extensive senior finance leadership, and experience in project-based or construction industries, with strong treasury and FX management

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure/project-based industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance functions including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and controls.
• Partner with MD and leadership to drive strategic planning and growth.
• Develop financial reporting to support decision-making and performance insights.
• Oversee treasury, FX risk management and cross-border transactions.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

CA or CPA

Finance leadership

Treasury management

FX hedging

Cross-border operations

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Finance systems

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

Method Recruitment Group – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Our client is a highly respected, family-owned construction business with annual revenues of approximately $30 million and a strong reputation for delivering quality outcomes across the Australian market. As the business enters an exciting new phase of growth, including the expansion of a newly established international operation, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to join the leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Business owners and working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a critical role in providing financial leadership, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the business is well-positioned for continued growth both domestically and internationally. This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys operating as a trusted adviser to business owners while remaining close to the day-to-day financial and commercial drivers of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Develop meaningful financial and operational reporting to drive informed decision-making.
• Manage banking relationships and oversee treasury activities.
• Lead foreign exchange risk management and hedging strategies associated with the company's international operations.
• Provide commercial analysis on project profitability, margins, pricing, working capital, and business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, taxation, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Support potential business expansion initiatives, investment opportunities, and strategic projects.

About you

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director, or similar senior finance leadership role.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, project-based, or related industries.
• Strong treasury and foreign exchange management experience, including implementing and managing FX hedging strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to support international business operations and cross-border transactions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling capability.
• Experience leading and improving finance systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing family-owned business.
• Direct access to the Managing Director and leadership team.
• Broad commercial remit with genuine influence on business strategy.
• Exposure to international business operations and growth initiatives.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where your contribution will have visible impact.

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.