Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner – Lead Strategic Financial Projects
Shape Financial Strategy in a Growing Construction Leader
Permanent Role | $150,000 + Super

Client Overview:

Join a global powerhouse in the construction industry, headquartered in Lane Cove, and renowned for their innovative approach to complex projects. As they continue to expand rapidly, they offer incredible opportunities for career growth. This company thrives on teamwork, encouraging employees to make a real impact across large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Business Partner will be instrumental in driving financial performance and acting as a key advisor to senior project leaders. You will oversee financial analysis, project-based budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to ensure the financial health of various high-profile projects. Collaborating closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and Data Analyst, you will provide actionable insights that support key business decisions and enhance project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Financial Analysis & Reporting: Lead financial reviews of construction projects, providing in-depth analysis to support operational and financial decisions. Drive monthly project profitability reviews and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
  
  
• Project Budgeting & Forecasting: Play a central role in the budgeting and forecasting process, particularly for large-scale construction projects. Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and manage project costs.
  
  
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow for construction projects, leading weekly debtors’ meetings and ensuring effective treasury management. Implement strategies to improve project cash flow and reduce risk.
  
  
• Management Reporting: Work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant to generate monthly and quarterly reports, leveraging global financial systems to support project performance analysis and reporting.
  
  
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with project managers and other non-finance teams, providing financial insights to improve processes, track project milestones, and drive business growth across the construction portfolio.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CA/CPA qualification is essential.
• Industry Experience: 3+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sectors, with a strong understanding of project-based accounting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modeling. Knowledge of large ERP systems (Business Central, MS Dynamics) and exposure to construction project management tools is highly advantageous.
• Personal Attributes: Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate with project teams. Experience in a business partnering role within a project-driven environment is a must.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: $150,000 + Super, negotiable based on experience.
• Career Progression: Excellent opportunities to grow within a leading construction company, with access to large-scale projects and a supportive, dynamic team.
• Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.