Project Finance Lead

**Description & Requirements**:
**Lead - Project Finance**

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

**About Us**

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

**Your Opportunity**

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised individual to drive and lead a Project Finance team.

Role is based in out CBD Project office, you will be working on a billion dollar ECP gold project.

Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance role on the project, ensuring alignment with project and corporate goals.
- Prepare and submit progress claims as per project contractual requirements.
- Monitor and identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement across business processes and ERP systems (D365, Ineight, etc.).
- Manage project payroll accounting and reporting.
- Review and process project accounting activities such as revenue, cost accruals, cost journals, and internal recharges in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the project team to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, analysing cost and revenue variances, and escalating anomalies and forecast risks.
- Ensure compliance with corporate monthly finance requirements.
- Manage project cash flow and cash flow forecasts.
- Control and communicate project financial deliverables and deadlines to ensure compliance with external and internal reporting requirements.
- Ensure project forecasts and margin recognition align with accounting standards and/or Primero’s policies.
- Meet project foreign exchange accounting requirements, including foreign currency billings and procurement.
- Supervise, guide, and mentor direct reports.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Controls Manager or Manager Finance.

**What you ‘Can do’**
- Tertiary qualification in accounting or similar field.
- Completed CA/CPA qualification.
- Experienced as lead finance or senior project accountant within a project in the resource industry.
- Understanding of project revenue and cost recognition terms that are relevant to the industry.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a strong team contributor.
- Experience with the following systems D365 Finance and Operations and/or InEight is highly desirable.
- Advanced analytical skills and advanced Microsoft skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively exercise initiative and discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Reimbursable, Target Cost Contract experience is highly desirable.

**What we ‘Can Do’ for you**:

- Competitive Compensation
- Career Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Benefits & Discounts
- Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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**General information**:

- Name
- 23517 - Project Finance Lead
- Ref #
- 1270256
- Date
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- Department
- Taxation
- Business unit
- Finance