At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project finances, control costs, and support decision-making with financial insights.
- Company: Join Mancala, a leading mining services company with over 35 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Supportive team culture, career development opportunities, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working closely with operational teams.
- Qualifications: Finance leadership experience, accounting degree, and strong project costing skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
At Mancala, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
For more than 35 years, The Mancala Group has delivered specialised mining services across Australia and internationally, built on our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and People.
Our reputation has been earned through a commitment to safe work practices, reliable equipment, and experienced teams that consistently deliver outstanding results.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and want to be part of a team that genuinely values its people.
The Opportunity
- Mancala is seeking an experienced
- Project
Finance Manager to join our Finance team.
This is a hands-on role suited to an accountant who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and providing meaningful financial information to support commercial decision-making.
The position will have a strong focus on project accounting, cost control, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting, while also providing practical support across the broader Finance function when required.
- What You'll Be Doing
- No two days are the same in this role. Your responsibilities will include:
- Management of project financial performance, including P&Ls, costs, margins, budgets, forecasts, variances and emerging risks.
- Partnering with operational teams to control costs, address overruns and improve project profitability.
- Supporting tender costing and budgeting, validating inputs and challenging assumptions.
- Overseeing cost allocations, accruals, WIP, unbilled revenue and revenue recognition with the Senior Accountant.
- Preparation of management reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts and commercial analysis, providing clear recommendations.
- Identifying financial risks and drive cost-control, reporting, process and financial-control improvements.
- Leading and developing Finance staff while remaining hands-on in accounting and analysis.
- Supporting month-end and provide hands-on backup for Australian payroll and Accounts Payable when required.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring
- Finance leadership experience with strong hands-on management and project accounting capability.
- Accounting/Finance degree, CA/CPA and 5+ years' relevant experience.
- Project-based industry experience, preferably mining, construction or engineering.
- Strong project costing, profitability, budgeting, forecasting and tender costing skills.
- Advanced Pronto Xi and Excel capability; Power BI, Cognos or Paysonline advantageous.
- Experience using automation and AI to improve finance processes and reporting.
- Practical Australian payroll and AP experience.
- Strong commercial judgement, initiative and accountability.
Why Join Mancala?
At Mancala, you'll become part of a supportive team where your contribution matters.
We believe in creating an environment where people can thrive, develop, and build long-term careers.
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Finance Manager in Melbourne employer: Mancala
The Mancala Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, quality, and integrity while fostering a supportive work culture. With over 35 years of experience in the mining services sector, employees benefit from competitive remuneration, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth within a small team environment. Located in Australia, Mancala offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a collaborative atmosphere that values innovation and employee engagement.
