Project Finance Lead | Team Leadership & Commercial Insight

[axr] Recruitment & Search; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

axr Recruitment & Search is partnering with a major ASX-listed organisation in Melbourne to recruit a Senior Project Accountant. The role leads a small project-focused accounting team and collaborates with the Head of Finance and business leaders to ensure accurate reporting and informed commercial decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have CA or CPA qualifications, proven leadership in a fast-paced close, and strong communication/presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a project-focused accounting team.
• Ability to deliver accurate reporting in a high-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of project-focused accountants.
• Deliver accurate and consistent project reporting.
• Work with Head of Finance and operational leaders to inform decisions.
• Contribute to commercial contract management and structuring.
• Drive process improvements and standardisation of practices.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and relationships with stakeholders.
• Be SME on technical accounting matters.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

axr Recruitment & Search is partnering with a major ASX-listed organisation in Melbourne to recruit a Senior Project Accountant. The role leads a small project-focused accounting team and collaborates with the Head of Finance and business leaders to ensure accurate reporting and informed commercial decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have CA or CPA qualifications, proven leadership in a fast-paced close, and strong communication/presentation skills.