Finance Lead

**About Us**

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions.

**What we offer**

When you join UGL you will to join an 8,000 plus strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors where you will gain exposure to a diverse range of opportunities, which include:

- The opportunity to work with a team that focuses on personal development & further training
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**About the Role**

As a Finance Lead, you will work as Business Partner with Head of Business Lines, Operations, Corporate proactively supporting the business units/operations in tactical and strategic decisions. The role is to manage revenue and related expense reporting for the operations, thereby ensuring control, accuracy, predictability and timely delivery of results, comparative analysis and commentary to the management team and divisional leadership.

**Key responsibilities & accountabilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Act as the main point of contact for the Operational manager for all financial matters
- Assist Operations Manager and assist in preparation of tenders and business cases
- Taking active part in the development of business processes and procedures, methods, information and systems as well as strategies and action plans in order to improve business performance and Business line profitability
- Accountable for ensuring the month end process is run in an efficient and timely manner, complying with time schedules as per set deadlines. Active hands-on participation to ensure business unit meets all deadlines
- Ensure all Pipeline and CRM opportunities are assessed for the Business Line
- Oversee operations of direct reports, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will need the ability to work with a dispersed business team, provide insightful information and implement solutions that guide proactive decision making that achieve the desired business outcome.
- Degree in commerce or accounting and 10 years’ experience in broad financial roles
- CPA/CA or Equivalent (required)
- Experience working with Projects & Operations & Maintenance contracts - contract margin improvements, labour rates, capital expenditure, cost control, project controls, risk management
- Experience in delivering insightful reporting analytics and financial/commercial information to manage business risks and opportunities

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It’s good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

**Discipline**: Finance Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time