Strategic Finance Partner – Projects & IFRS 15

Talent Web Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment seeks a Finance Business Partner to support a portfolio of large-scale projects in the Australian market. You will be a key financial advisor ensuring accurate project accounting under IFRS 15 and delivering strategic insights to operations.

You will partner with project managers, perform revenue recognition, drive financial reporting and analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting while managing risk and working autonomously within a global engineering context.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with strong commercial acumen.
• Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally in construction or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS 15 and project-based revenue recognition.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-sufficient and able to work independently.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling; ERP systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.
• Revenue recognition under IFRS 15 – ensure correct contract terms, milestones and variable considerations.
• Monitor project financial performance, analyse variances and provide actionable insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for projects and portfolios.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks within projects.
• Operate autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

IFRS 15 knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Talent Web Recruitment seeks a Finance Business Partner to support a portfolio of large-scale projects in the Australian market. You will be a key financial advisor ensuring accurate project accounting under IFRS 15 and delivering strategic insights to operations.

You will partner with project managers, perform revenue recognition, drive financial reporting and analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting while managing risk and working autonomously within a global engineering context.