Commercial Finance & Contracts Manager

Webuild; Christchurch; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible and remote work options

Job summary

Webuild in New Zealand is seeking a detail-oriented commercial finance professional to join our infrastructure team. Your focus will include reviewing payment claims, managing variations, and supporting project funding while ensuring contractual and financial compliance.

You will build strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders, contribute to financial reporting and audits, and work closely with the Commercial & Legal Lead to deliver sound commercial outcomes across major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or contracts-focused roles within construction or major projects.
• Strong experience managing payment claims, subcontractor payments and invoicing.
• Sound understanding of contracts and their financial implications.

Responsibilities

• Review, process and track monthly payment claims from subcontractors.
• Prepare and coordinate upstream payment claim submissions and payment schedules.
• Manage variations, changes and claims, including Change Proposals assessments.
• Prepare contractual notices and maintain ACONEX correspondence.
• Support project funding, supplier invoices, reconciliations and audits.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, Independent Reviewers and stakeholders.
• Support project reporting and ensure compliance with contractual and financial obligations.
• Collaborate with Commercial & Legal Lead to deliver sound commercial and financial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial finance

Contract management

Payment claims

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Construction

Tools

ACONEX

Job description

Webuild in New Zealand forms part of a global infrastructure group, bringing together international capability with strong local delivery expertise. In New Zealand, we partner closely with clients and communities to deliver complex, high-quality infrastructure that supports long-term social and economic outcomes.

Our work spans major vertical and horizontal infrastructure projects, supported by robust engineering capability, disciplined delivery systems, and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and excellence. While New Zealand is our core focus, we are supported by the broader Webuild network across Australia, including Clough and e2o, providing access to additional experience, systems and technical depth when needed.

Our business is built on strong values and a collaborative culture, earning us a reputation as an employer of choice for a diverse and talented workforce. We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive, while contributing to the delivery of infrastructure that strengthens communities and enables a more sustainable future.

Who you are Detail-oriented. Commercially minded. Collaborative. Proactive. These are just a few words that describe you.

Your focus will include:

• Reviewing, processing and tracking monthly payment claims from construction and asset management subcontractors.
• Preparing and coordinating upstream payment claim submissions, payment schedules and supporting documentation.
• Managing variations, changes and claims, including the assessment of Change Proposals and contractual compliance requirements.
• Preparing contractual notices, maintaining ACONEX correspondence and administering commercial registers.
• Supporting project funding activities, supplier invoices, financial reconciliations and audit processes.
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, Independent Reviewers and key project stakeholders.
• Supporting project reporting and ensuring compliance with contractual and financial obligations.
• Working closely with the Commercial & Legal Lead to deliver effective commercial and financial outcomes for the project.

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience in commercial finance, project finance, commercial or contracts-focused roles within construction, infrastructure or major project environments.
• Strong experience managing payment claims, subcontractor payments, invoicing, financial reporting and related commercial processes.
• Demonstrated experience administering variations, changes and claims within a contractual environment.
• Sound understanding of contracts, contractual documentation and their financial implications.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, supported by exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of formal contractual correspondence, notices, payment schedules and supporting documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliations and audits.
• Experience using ACONEX or similar document management systems will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within major infrastructure or complex project environments will be highly regarded.

Webuild's people enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Exposure to a range of iconic projects and industries

We're building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be an employer that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful training and employment opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Māori, Pasifika peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The employment relationship will be governed by New Zealand Employment Law.