Financial Controller

This is a Financial Controller role with Universal Concrete based in Brookvale, NSW, AU
== Universal Concrete ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Financial Controller role at Universal Concrete

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Brookvale, NSW (Linkedin may display Manly vale

Work pattern: Full-time

Work mode: On-site in Brookvale

Start date: September

Eligibility: Full Australian working rights required

Applications close 30th of August

This role is open only to candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the finance industry. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement or if you are currently on a student visa. Only apply if you are looking for a long term role.

About Universal Concrete

Universal Concrete delivers high-quality residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Sydney. As a family-run business, we are known for precision, professionalism, and attention to detail on every job. We are now searching for a Financial Controller who can bring the same focus and discipline to our finance function and help drive our growth.

Role Purpose

This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building structure and lifting performance. You will organise people, processes, and systems so leadership has real-time visibility of cash, margins, and project performance. You will strengthen controls, streamline job costing and WIP tracking, improve billing discipline, and coach the team to achieve consistent, on-time results.

Responsibilities

Team leadership and mentoring

• Define roles, responsibilities, and KPIs for the finance and accounting function

• Run a clear operating cadence including weekly finance meetings, month-end, payroll, and payment run calendars

• Delegate effectively, balance workloads, and provide cover during peak periods and leave

Financial control and reporting

• Own the month-end close and deliver accurate management reporting on time

• Maintain project-level P&Ls, balance sheet reconciliations, and rolling forecasts

• Lead budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis with practical insights

Cashflow and treasury

• Optimise supplier terms, manage payment runs, and maintain working capital targets

Job costing and WIP

• Maintain cost codes, capture costs accurately, and monitor WIP and margin recognition

• Track retentions and support timely, accurate progress claims and variations

Accounts payable and procurement

• Implement purchase order discipline and a simple three-way match process

• Oversee supplier onboarding, ABNs, insurances, and subcontractor compliance packs

• Monitor spend against budgets and highlight risks early

Accounts receivable and claims

• Coordinate timing and completeness of progress claims and variations in line with contract terms

• Oversee credit policy and escalation while the team manages day-to-day collections

Payroll and people operations

• Oversee timesheet integrity, STP Phase 2, superannuation, leave accruals, payroll tax, and WorkCover reporting

• Ensure award and policy compliance with support from external advisors where needed

Compliance and tax

• Coordinate with external accountants to ensure lodgement calendars are met

• Support preparation of BAS and IAS (lodging is an advantage but not mandatory)

Systems and continuous improvement

• Keep Xero clean through consistent coding, reconciliations, and month-end checklists

• Recommend add-ons that support job costing, approvals, and dashboards

• Build clear SOPs, train the team, and drive adoption through simple routines

What you will bring

• Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant amazing if you have experience in construction, trades, or a project-based SME

• Advanced capability in Xero and Excel with a strong understanding of job costing, WIP, retentions, and progress claims

• Proven ability to organise people and processes, set deadlines, and lead a small team

• Clear communication skills with the ability to coach office and site staff and influence stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail with practical judgement on what matters most

• Full Australian working rights

Nice to have

• Experience with Xero

• Experience lodging BAS and IAS

• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance, retention schedules, and head contract terms

How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a short note outlining your construction finance experience, earliest start date, and salary expectations.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so do not wait until the deadline to apply.

For any questions, contact lulu@youthforceau.com

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Universal Concrete team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Leading team and mentoring
• Managing financial control and reporting
• Optimising cashflow and treasury

Key Strengths

• Financial control and reporting
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Advanced capability in Xero and Excel
• Experience lodging BAS and IAS
• Experience with Xero
• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance

Why Universal Concrete is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Universal Concrete not with Hatch.

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