At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and oversee finance functions in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Join a leading construction firm focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and effective financial controls.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving financial performance and supporting project success.
- Qualifications: Degree in finance/accounting with senior leadership experience in finance roles.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on oversight of the finance function.
You will provide clear financial insight to support business decisions, protect project margins, manage cash flow and strengthen financial controls.
Working closely with senior leadership, operations, estimating and project teams, you will turn financial information into practical advice that improves performance.
Key responsibilities
- Leading financial planning, annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Delivering accurate month-end and year-end reporting, with clear commentary on performance, risks and opportunities.
- Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking and funding relationships.
- Reviewing project budgets, work in progress, committed costs and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Identifying margin erosion and working with operational leaders on corrective action.
- Providing commercial input into tenders, contracts, variations, payment terms and capital expenditure.
- Overseeing taxation, financial compliance, external accounting support and audits where required.
- Maintaining effective controls across purchasing, payments, payroll, credit and financial records.
- Leading and developing finance and accounts personnel.
- Improving finance systems, reporting and processes to provide timely, reliable information.
About you
- A degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification.
- Senior finance leadership experience as a CFO, Head of Finance or Finance Manager with responsibility for the broader finance function.
- Experience within a project-based engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy or related business.
- Strong project accounting skills, including work in progress, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting.
- Proven capability in cash management, financial modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis.
- Sound knowledge of Australian accounting requirements, financial controls and compliance.
- Experience improving accounting or ERP systems and management reporting.
- The ability to explain financial matters clearly and work effectively with operational teams.
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CFO employer: Recruit Right WA Pty Ltd
As a leading player in the construction industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment where strategic financial leadership meets hands-on involvement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, providing our CFO with the opportunity to influence key business decisions while working closely with senior leadership and project teams. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
