Strategic Finance Manager for Projects & Pacific Operations

Pacific Marine Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Marine Group (PMG) is a project-driven business operating across Australia and the Pacific. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Townsville to lead the finance function and translate numbers into better business decisions.

You will drive budgets, cash flow, and reporting while partnering with senior and project leaders to improve performance. The role covers governance, risk, and compliance across PMG's operations in PNG and the wider Pacific.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and commercial acumen required.
• Experience in a project-based business such as construction, marine, civil, engineering or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience in a finance function.
• Ability to partner with senior/operational leaders and challenge assumptions.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management and business performance.
• Experience managing banking relationships, funding arrangements and facilities.
• International or multi-entity experience (PNG/Pacific) an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, strengthening governance and accountability across the business.
• Drive budgets, forecasts, cash flow management and meaningful financial reporting.
• Partner with operational and project leaders to improve financial performance and support informed decision-making.
• Provide financial insight to support project performance, major tenders and business planning.
• Manage banking, funding, working capital and external financial relationships.
• Oversee audit, taxation, insurance and statutory compliance requirements.
• Support financial management across PMG's operations in PNG and the wider Pacific.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, reporting and processes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Project-based experience

Leadership

Stakeholder partnering

Financial reporting & forecasting

Banking relationships

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Marine Group (PMG) is a project-driven business operating across Australia and the Pacific. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Townsville to lead the finance function and translate numbers into better business decisions.

You will drive budgets, cash flow, and reporting while partnering with senior and project leaders to improve performance. The role covers governance, risk, and compliance across PMG's operations in PNG and the wider Pacific.