About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across Queensland. With an impressive pipeline of secured work, long-standing client relationships and exceptional staff tenure, this is a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and choose to stay.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function while providing commercial insights and strategic support to the executive team. You'll lead a small team, drive continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in supporting the ongoing growth and success of the business.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day finance function and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
- Preparing monthly management reports, budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Monitoring cash flow requirements and managing banking relationships and finance facilities
- Processing weekly payroll for approximately 20 employees using Xero
- Overseeing the processing of progress claims and invoicing, and monitoring project profitability
- Producing and analysing Work in Progress (WIP) reports and investigating variances
- Managing statutory compliance including BAS, IAS, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, FBT, TPAR, WorkCover and QLeave
- Managing QBCC reporting, Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) compliance and Project Trust Accounts
- Coordinating insurance renewals, claims management and external audits
- Leading, mentoring and supporting two direct reports while driving process improvements across the finance function
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position
- Previous experience within the construction, civil or project-based industries
- Solid knowledge of project accounting, progress claims and Work in Progress reporting
- Demonstrated experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and management reporting
- Sound understanding of QBCC requirements, Project Trust Accounts and MFR obligations will be highly regarded
- CA or CPA qualifications (or working towards) preferred but not essential
What's on Offer?
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
- Unlimited work-from-home flexibility available for the right person
- Inner north Brisbane location
- On-site and on-street parking available
- Just a three-minute walk to the nearest train station
- Stable, well-established business with exceptionally long staff tenure
- Strong pipeline of secured work and ongoing business growth
- Supportive and collaborative culture where your contribution will be valued
If you're looking for a senior finance opportunity where you can genuinely make an impact while enjoying flexibility and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -062026-43695. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
