Project Finance Specialist
Finance | Enterprise | Australia-wide
At WSP, we're looking for a capable and detail-oriented Project Finance Specialist to join our Finance team, partnering closely with project leaders to drive strong financial outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The Opportunity
This role plays a critical part in supporting project teams to deliver financially successful outcomes. You will provide both financial and operational support, ensuring project performance is tracked, understood, and optimised—while maintaining compliance with WSP standards and systems.
What You'll Do
You'll work across a portfolio of projects, taking ownership of key project finance activities, including:
- Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, and overall financial performance
- Manage the full project accounting lifecycle in ERP—from budgets to invoicing and close-out
- Partner with Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making
- Support subcontractor set-up, procurement processes, and invoice validation
- Oversee project billing and follow up on accounts receivable and payments
- Identify risks, investigate variances, and escalat or resolve issues early
- Interpret contract and commercial terms to ensure correct financial treatment
- Contribute to clear communication of project financials to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Produce regular financial reports and insights to support project outcomes
Success in This Role
You will combine strong technical capability with the ability to influence and partner effectively with project teams. You will:
- Maintain strong attention to detail across financial data and reporting
- Analyse and explain project financial performance clearly
- Work proactively to minimise financial risk and improve project outcomes
- Build trusted relationships across Finance, Commercial, and Project teams
About You
You will bring:
- 2+ years' experience in Project Finance or similar, with exposure to ERP systems
- Solid understanding of project accounting principles and practices
- Strong Excel capability (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis)
- Analytical thinking and sound judgement in financial decision-making
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A relevant tertiary qualification (Commerce, Accounting, Finance or similar) is desirable.
Why WSP?
You'll be part of a collaborative Finance team working at the heart of project delivery—helping ensure our projects are commercially successful and sustainable.
Project Finance Specialist in Melbourne employer: WSP
WSP is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment in Brisbane where you can significantly impact major infrastructure and asset management decisions. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and innovation, WSP provides clear pathways for career progression while supporting your professional development through exposure to a diverse portfolio of strategic advisory projects.
