About the Opportunity
Are you a senior finance professional looking to leave a lasting legacy? A unique opportunity to join a high-profile, integrated transport infrastructure and public transport program. Operating as an internal contractor within a major Government Department's Project Controls team, you will serve as the Principal Advisor (Finance). In this pivotal role, you will manage, analyse, and report on the financial performance of a transformational, multi‐billion‐dollar infrastructure portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will ensure financial excellence, transparency, and accuracy across complex, multi‐stage projects. Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Developing and producing sophisticated project financial reports, tools, and visual dashboards (using PowerBI) to meet diverse internal and external stakeholder requirements.
* Providing high‐level financial analysis, trend forecasting, and clear explanations for variances to senior management and governance groups.
* Collaborating with regional finance teams to manage monthly cash flow processes and reporting.
* Utilizing SAP, Oracle Primavera Unifier (3PCM), and other contract management tools to ensure all records are meticulously reconciled in line with strict departmental policies.
* Working productively with project teams, external partners, and internal business units to deliver timely financial insights.
About You
We are seeking a self‐sufficient, highly communicative leader who thrives in dynamic project environments. To be successful, you will possess:
* A Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) status and/or a tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
* Proven experience working as a finance manager within a government department or public sector environment.
* Demonstrated experience with SAP (highly advantageous) and advanced proficiency in building financial dashboards using PowerBI.
* A track record of making considered, ethical financial decisions within complex project frameworks.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder network.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences — because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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