Capital Governance Manager

Capital Governance Manager role at Brickworks Building Products based in Horsley Park NSW. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this pivotal role will embed capital governance across the Group, integrating strategic oversight, project management excellence, and asset risk management. You will shape the capital budgeting process, support execution teams, and ensure alignment with the corporate strategy.

• Oversee the coordination of the annual capital budgeting process, working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to develop and submit the budget for Board approval.
• Maintain the five-year capital plan and ensure projects align with corporate objectives.
• Oversee capital approval workflows and ensure compliance with governance protocols and efficiency in the approvals process.
• Provide commercial and financial insights throughout the capital budgeting and project lifecycle.
• Oversee the company's asset criticality review process, including ownership of assessments, training, and integration into capital planning and maintenance strategies. Support local operations teams to complete annual updates to the asset criticality assessments.
• Develop and enforce asset risk management standards and practices in collaboration with plant managers and subject matter experts.
• Provide project management and reporting support to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to maintain and enhance project management tools and methodologies, including training.
• Monitor capital spend against budget, identify variances, and manage associated risks.
• Report on project and portfolio performance using KPIs and dashboards.
• Facilitate post-project reviews, major project risk reviews, and lessons learned sessions.
• Prepare and present monthly Capital Committee reports and dashboards, to support strategic alignment and prioritisation of capital projects.
• Collaborate with Risk, Audit, and Tax teams on asset-related audits and recommend capital mitigations for asset risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Finance, or a related field is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in Project Management are required.
• Proven experience in capital governance, project management and financial analysis within a manufacturing or building products environment.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and asset maintenance philosophies.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency across the Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

• Charitable Partnership: Proudly support Children's Cancer Institute (CCI).
• Inclusivity: We value diversity and maintain an inclusive workplace.
• Family Support: Enjoy our company parental leave scheme.
• Employee Benefits: Brickworks Employee Share Plan (for eligible employees).
• Recognition: Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs.
• Growth: Ongoing education, training, and career progression opportunities for all employees.
• Support: Access support programs for you and your family through our EAP provider.
• Discounts: Product discounts for staff and family and friends of staff.

Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of the world's best-known building material brands. Our products include clay bricks and pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, cement, concrete and terracotta roof tiles, timber battens, terracotta façades and specialised building systems. Brickworks continues to lead the way through design, style, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The company's commitment is to inspire, support, create and build better environments and places for its customers and communities.

You will need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident to apply. Submit your resume and cover letter via the "Apply" button. For more information about Brickworks please visit our website:

Brickworks does not accept unsolicited applications from employment agencies.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Wholesale Building Materials