Finance Manager
Job No:
RS304966
Location:
Wetherill Park
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Senior Executive Role Leading Finance Strategy & Operations
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Operational Finance Leadership | Construction Industry
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Wetherill Park | Competitive Salary | Strong Project Pipeline
About The Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across the health, infrastructure, and education sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, the business continues to experience sustained growth and a strong forward project pipeline.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director / CFO, the Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial operations, strong controls, and timely reporting across the business. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys leading teams and maintaining operational excellence within a project-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day finance operations of the business
- Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls
- Oversee transactional accounting including invoicing, progress claims, supplier payments, and reconciliations
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and payment cycles
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements
- Improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls
- Liaise with project managers to support job costing, contract administration, and financial reporting
About You
You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance leader with strong operational capability and experience managing transactional finance teams.
You will bring:
- CPA or CA qualification (or near completion)
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, preferably within the construction or project-based sector
- Hands-on experience managing AP and AR functions
- Strong understanding of job costing, progress claims, and project accounting
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- High attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving mindset
What's in it for You?
- Key Finance Leadership Role With Operational Ownership
- Join A Respected Construction Contractor With A Strong Pipeline Of Work
- Competitive Salary Package And Long-Term Stability
- Supportive Leadership Team And Collaborative Workplace Culture
- Opportunity To Improve Systems And Processes
- Wetherill Park Location Close To Shops, Cafés, And Transport
- Career Development And Progression Opportunities
- Immediate Start Available For The Right Candidate
Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!