Finance Manager (Fixed-Term Contract: 14–16 months - Immediate commencement)

Melbourne | Part-time or Full time

If you are a CA or CPA-qualified finance professional who thrives in a hands‑on role and enjoys working in a close‑knit, high‑performing team, this opportunity will resonate.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a fixed‑term contract of 14–16 months, covering a period of planned leave. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a broad and substantive role with responsibility for the financial management, reporting and compliance of the business. You will lead the Finance and Systems team working closely with the Partners, providing strategic financial advice while leading the operational day‑to‑day finance function.

What you’ll be doing

You will lead the finance function across:

- Financial reporting — monthly, quarterly and annual accounts, general ledger integrity and management reporting

- Board reporting — preparing clear financial analysis, insights and performance reporting

- Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management

- Development of the annual financial business plan and targets

- Compliance and taxation, including Payroll Tax and BAS lodgement, ATO obligations and liaison with external accountants and advisors

- Managing accounts payable, receivable and payroll

- Asset register maintenance and capital expenditure oversight

- Insurance, leases and supplier relationship management

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

- A degree in Accounting,



Finance or a related discipline, and CA or CPA qualification

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance management role, ideally within a consulting business

- Strong capability across management and financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll and tax compliance

- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

- Experience supporting business planning and strategic decision-making at a senior level

- Strong systems capability — minimum 2 years’ experience using MYOB AccountRight and advanced Excel skills. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is an advantage.

- A detail-oriented, process-driven approach with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality

- Clear, confident communication skills and sound judgement in working with senior management.

Why join us

- Take on a broad, senior finance role with genuine scope and responsibility

- Join a collaborative, high‑performing team delivering complex infrastructure advisory work nationally

- Melbourne‑based with flexible working arrangements including part‑time roles

- Organised program of wellbeing, community and team building activities

- Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and qualifications

About us

We are an independent consulting firm supporting governments, financiers, infrastructure operators and developers across the project and asset lifecycle. With a skilled and dynamic team, we deliver project management, commercial advisory, transaction and asset management services across Australia.

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