Finance Manager - Major Projects

About the role

An established infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the financial management of a major project in Western Sydney. The role suits a commercially minded finance professional with experience on large-scale projects in construction, electrical contracting, infrastructure or engineering. You will partner closely with project leadership, providing financial oversight, reporting and commercial insights to support project performance and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Director and project leadership team to provide financial and commercial support across a major project.
• Lead project financial reporting, month-end processes and management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow projections, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project costs, margins, work in progress and financial performance against budget.
• Provide commercial analysis and insights to support project delivery and profitability.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and project-related financial processes.
• Manage financial reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Work with project managers and operational stakeholders to improve financial visibility and cost control.
• Support financial planning and contribute to broader business reporting and strategic decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Project Finance Manager or Senior Project Accountant in construction, infrastructure, engineering or electrical contracting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale projects, ideally with significant budgets, complex cost structures and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including forecasting, cost control, cash flow and margin analysis.
• Experience partnering with Project Directors, Project Managers and operational teams to drive commercial outcomes.
• Ability to identify financial risks, investigate variances and give practical recommendations.
• Proactive, commercially focused approach, able to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong month-end, management reporting and financial analysis capabilities.