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Recruitment Solutions - Finance, Accounting, Commercial, Analytics, Risk & Compliance
Perigon Group is proud to partner with a leading global organisation at the forefront of delivering complex projects for some of the world’s most high-profile clients.
Here in Australia, this organisation is recognised for its commitment to career progression, exceptional workforce tenure, and delivering some of the most innovative projects in 2025 and beyond.
They now have an exciting opportunity on offer for an experienced candidate coming from Project Accounting, Cost Controlling, or Project Finance roles.
The Role
As their Senior Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in financial management, cost control, and performance analysis across a portfolio of high-value projects. Working closely with project managers, finance teams, and key stakeholders, you will provide critical financial insights, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure project budgets align with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead month-end financial processes, including preparing and posting journals, reconciling project accounts, and generating detailed reports for senior management.
Maintain financial models to track project performance, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with operational teams to refine budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure planning.
Identify cost efficiencies, risks, and financial trends, proactively advising stakeholders on potential impacts.
Manage project financials using advanced cost management tools, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and project governance.
Work alongside commercial partners to assess contract performance and cost implications.
Support strategic decision-making by translating complex financial data into meaningful insights.
About You
Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in finance business partnering, project controls, cost accounting, or commercial finance roles within complex project environments.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data to influence decision-making.
Highly proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
What’s on Offer?
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
Career development opportunities within a globally recognised organisation.
The chance to work on some of Australia’s most critical and innovative infrastructure projects.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile role with a global leader in an industry that is shaping the future. If you have a background in finance, cost control, commercial analysis, or project accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Haydn or Adam at Perigon Group in Brisbane for more information.
(07) 3854 3805
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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