Job Title: Financial Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Manager to lead our commercial construction business segment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager Constructions and be responsible for all financial aspects of the construction operations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Review and development of internal controls/processes around job estimating, work-in-progress, cost management and progress claims
* Assistance with tender submission requirements
* Analysis of job variances and future improvements
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Construction Management
* Review and development of internal controls/processes around job estimating, work-in-progress, cost management and progress claims
* Assistance with tender submission requirements
* Analysis of job variances and future improvements
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Preparation of annual 3-way budgets (P&L, Cashflow & Balance Sheet)
* Management of 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
* Responsibility for general ledgers of all commercial construction entities
* Ownership of processing timeliness/accuracy of AP/AR transactions
* Review and 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
* Assistance with any audit queries as a result of the annual audit and half-yearly review in respect of commercial construction operations
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* University degree in accounting or similar major
* CA or CPA membership
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
Key Skills: Financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, compliance, leadership, communication, analytical skills.