Project Accountant/Finance Manager

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Accountant/Finance Manager to support a landmark Sydney project. This site-based role partners with the delivery team to manage cost reporting, budgets, and billing against the head contract.

You will produce monthly cost reports, monitor PO and subcontractor invoices, assist with cost-to-complete forecasts, and maintain WBS codes. SAP experience, advanced Excel, and strong stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Prior construction experience essential, ideally on projects >$500M.
• SAP experience would be ideal but not essential.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to build rapport with Managers, Engineers and the Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Monthly Project Cost Reports and associated analysis reports.
• Produce and monitor transaction reports for Purchase Orders / Goods Received / Subcontractor & Supplier Invoices.
• Assist procurement & engineering teams with accurately cost coding spend.
• Participate in monthly cost reviews with PM of each Engineer’s Actual vs Planned cost status.
• Assist Engineers with Forecast Cost to Complete calculations.
• Prepare monthly Accrual Journals and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure codes.
• Assist in preparation of Project Cash Flow Forecast.
• Invoice the client as per head contract terms and timing requirements.
• Closing contract costs on monthly basis.
• Maintenance of project-related ledger accounts.
• Create and distribute month-end project reports to Project Manager and corporate BU.
• Control project accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Preparation of Project working capital and cashflows.
• Review project forecasts on a regular basis and resolve any outstanding matters promptly.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 25 countries and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model.

Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non‑residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums, corporate offices. Currently we’rein the top 30 construction companies globally.

We're seeking an experienced Project Accountant/Finance Manager to join the delivery team and play a key role in bringing a landmark Sydney project to life.

**Please note this role is a site-based role in Sydney, NSW

Key aspects of this role include:

Prepare Monthly Project Cost Reports and associated analysis reports

Produce and monitor transaction reports for Purchase Orders / Goods Received / Subcontractor & Supplier Invoices

Assist procurement & engineering teams with accurately cost coding spend

Participate in monthly cost reviews with PM of each Engineer’s Actual vs Planned cost status

Assist Engineers with Forecast Cost to Complete calculations

Prepare monthly Accrual Journals and associated Balance Sheet reconciliations

Maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure codes

Assist in preparation of Project Cash Flow Forecast

Invoice the client as per head contract terms and timing requirements

Closing contract costs on monthly basis

Maintenance of project-related ledger accounts

Maintain list of month-end deadlines

Create and distribute month-end project reports to Project Manager and corporate BU

Control project accounts payable and receivable tasks

Preparation of Project working capital and cashflows

Review project forecasts on a regular basis and resolve any outstanding matters promptly

We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant/Finance Manager - a team player with the following experience and capabilities:

Prior construction experience is essential (ideally on Projects greater than $500M)

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Ideally a minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Prior experience with SAP would be ideal, but not essential.

Advanced Excel skills

Demonstrated ability to manage & improve on existing processes & procedures

Ability to build rapport at all levels of the project but in particular with Managers, Engineers and the Finance team

What's in it for you:

Generous leave policies to support wellbeing, and industry leading paid parental leave

Access to flexible work arrangements

A competitive remuneration package

Access to employee assistance program for employees and families

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.