Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Commercial Constructions
Directly reporting to the Finance Business Partner - Construction & Retail, the Finance Manager will work closely with the General Manager Constructions and be responsible for all financial aspects of the construction operations within the Commercial Construction business segment. The Finance Manager will manage a small team of finance professionals and will develop a close working relationship with the construction managers and estimating team to ensure the development and implementation of consistent business processes across the various contracting entities and projects. The role will work closely with the Finance Business Partner - Construction & Retail to ensure system and process alignment across all operations in the group.
Responsibilities
Construction Management: Review & development of internal controls/processes around job estimating, work-in-progress, cost management and progress claims
Assist operational team with tender submission requirements
Assist project managers in analysing job variances and future improvements
Budgeting & Forecasting
Preparation of annual 3-way budgets (P&L, Cashflow & Balance Sheet)
Manage ongoing 3-way forecasts to update monthly business units / segment rolling annual and long-term forecasts
Treasury & Working Capital Management
Preparation of weekly cash forecasts (8 week)
Analysis and explanation of any variations to forecast working capital requirements
Approval of weekly AP payments ensuring key suppliers are being paid within payment terms
Month End
Accounting control over cut-off deadlines and integrity review of data uploaded into group reporting tool (PowerBI)
Responsibility for general ledgers of all commercial construction entities
Ownership of processing timeliness/accuracy of AP/AR transactions
Review & analysis of monthly P&L, balance sheet and cashflow movements against budget and reforecasts
Preparation and presentation of financial information to senior management as part of monthly management meetings
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Assistance with tax queries from tax manager to help facilitate group bi-annual tax effect accounting schedules
Review of monthly GST reporting to ensure accurate inclusion in the monthly Group BAS return
Assist with any audit queries as a result of the annual audit and half-yearly review in respect of commercial construction operations
Assist construction management with attaining relevant construction certifications as required
Qualifications
University degree in accounting or similar major
CA or CPA membership
Experience
Minimum 3 years in a similar role and industry
CA or CPA membership
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Superior written and verbal communication
Superior analytical skills and ability to explain variances
Intermediate to advanced Excel and other MS Office skills
Proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders across a business
Ability to apply strategic and flexible thought processes to achieve positive outcomes
Experience in month end reporting and budgeting
Experience in construction is highly desirable
Personal attributes
Listens, understands and adapts to an audience and is able to communicate clearly and persuasively
Builds individual and organisational capability using dynamic and innovative leadership
Guides and leads with purpose and planning and acts strategically and with sound judgement
Demonstrates high levels of self-awareness, and is capable of self-management, is socially aware and able to manage a diverse range of relationships with an ability to inspire teams and motivate individuals
Takes ownership of outcomes, and can balance accuracy with timeliness
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