- Australia's Leading Infrastructure Business | $140k - $160k Super
- Own the Financial Delivery of Major Capital Projects | High Growth Environment
- Sydney CBD | Commercially Focused Role | Exceptional Career Development

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded accountant to join a market-leading infrastructure business experiencing significant growth. Working within a highly regarded finance function, you will take ownership of the financial management of several major development projects from inception through to completion. Partnering closely with project, procurement and development stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight, financial governance and strategic support across a substantial capital investment program.

With direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in some of the organisation's most significant projects, this role offers a rare blend of project accounting, commercial finance and stakeholder engagement. It is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking exposure to complex projects within a best-in-class business.

The Challenge

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Take end-to-end financial ownership of multiple large-scale development projects
- Prepare and analyse project budgets, capex forecasts, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
- Partner closely with project and development teams to provide commercial and financial support throughout the project lifecycle
- Attend project governance meetings and provide financial insights on project performance, risks and opportunities
- Identify cost movements, project variations and commercial issues impacting project outcomes
- Review contractor commitments, supplier claims and project expenditure to ensure financial accuracy




- Prepare project reporting and commentary for senior leadership and board stakeholders
- Support annual budgeting, reforecasting and long-term capital planning activities
- Assist in managing project contingencies and identifying potential financial risks
- Drive process improvement initiatives across project reporting and financial controls

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- CA/CPA qualified
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, property development, engineering, energy or other project-based environments
- Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to partner with operational stakeholders and influence decision making
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage across all levels of an organisation
- High attention to detail combined with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Passionate with high achievement drive and a can-do attitude

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Henry Clunies-Ross on 0477 359 *** for a confidential discussion. Or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop robust relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

📌 Senior Project Accountant | High Growth Infrastructure (Sydney)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Sydney