Finance Manager | Commercial Construction | Jobpac
Design & Build Recruitment$130k
Listed 1 Oct 2026
Finance Manager | Sydney | Full-time | Commercial Construction
We are working with a growing Sydney-based construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, heritage and infrastructure projects across NSW.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and work closely with the Directors and broader project team.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations and providing commercial insight to support ongoing growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
You will ideally have:
We are working with a growing Sydney-based construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, heritage and infrastructure projects across NSW.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and work closely with the Directors and broader project team.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations and providing commercial insight to support ongoing growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day finance function, including AP, AR, payroll and month-end processes
- Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reporting and cash-flow forecasts
- Managing WIP, project financials, revenue recognition and cost reporting
- Monitoring project profitability, budgets, variations and financial performance
- Supporting project teams with financial analysis and commercial reporting
- Managing debtor and creditor relationships and ensuring effective cash-flow management
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial models
- Overseeing statutory compliance, BAS, GST, payroll tax and other financial obligations
- Working closely with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers
- Reviewing and improving financial processes, systems and controls
- Providing commercial advice and financial insights to the Directors
- Supporting the business through continued growth and expansion
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within construction, building, engineering or a related project-based environment
- Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, job costing and project profitability
- Experience managing the full accounting function
- Strong month-end, management reporting and forecasting skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with Directors and operational teams
- Experience with Jobpac
- CA/CPA qualification or working towards qualification would be advantageous