Key Responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will oversee all financial aspects of the Commercial Construction business segment. They will manage a small team of finance professionals, working closely with construction managers and estimating teams to ensure consistent business processes across various contracting entities and projects.
Responsibilities:
* Review and develop internal controls around job estimating, work-in-progress, cost management, and progress claims
* Assist operational teams with tender submission requirements
* Analyze job variances and future improvements with project managers
* Budgeting and forecasting: prepare annual 3-way budgets (P&L, Cashflow & Balance Sheet) and manage ongoing 3-way forecasts
* Treasury and Working Capital Management: prepare weekly cash forecasts, analyze variations in forecast working capital requirements, and approve AP payments
* Month End Accounting: control deadlines and integrity review of data uploaded into group reporting tools
* General Ledger ownership and processing timeliness/accuracy of AP/AR transactions
* Review and analysis of monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow movements against budget and reforecast
* Preparation and presentation of financial information to senior management
* Assistance with tax queries and GST reporting
* Audit assistance for commercial construction operations
Requirements:
We seek a candidate with:
* University degree in accounting or similar major
* CA or CPA membership
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role and industry
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
* Superior written and verbal communication skills
* Superior analytical skills and ability to explain variances
* Intermediate to advanced Excel and MS Office skills
Personal Attributes:
We value candidates who:
* Listens, understands, and adapts to an audience
* Communicates clearly and persuasively
* Builds individual and organizational capability using dynamic and innovative leadership
* Takes ownership of outcomes and balances accuracy with timeliness