Job Description
UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprise and public institutions.
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Are you passionate about finance and ready to take the lead? Do you have the experience and strategic mindset to drive financial performance and influence key business decisions?
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Lead to join our Services business, you will act as a trusted finance partner to operational leaders, providing financial leadership, insightful analysis and strategic decision support to improve business performance and profitability. The role is full-time and based in our Brisbane office.
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This is an opportunity for a motivated finance skilled who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing outcomes, developing people, and driving continuous improvement across a dynamic business environment.
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About The Role
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As Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and business insights while leading a small finance and administration team.
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Key Responsibilities Include
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Partnering with Operations and Contract Managers to support business performance and decision-making.
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Leading month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes.
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Providing detailed financial analysis, commentary and performance insights to management.
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Monitoring contract profitability, cost control, revenue performance and working capital.
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Managing project financial reporting, including forecasts,



cash flow and margin analysis.
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Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and financial policies.
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Leading and developing finance and administration team members.
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Driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies and commercial outcomes.
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Supporting financial evaluations, business modelling and risk assessments across projects and contracts.
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About You
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You are a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who can translate financial data into meaningful business insights and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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To Be Successful, You Will Bring
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Degree qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
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CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
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Extensive experience in senior finance, commercial or business partnering roles.
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Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability.
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Experience supporting operational, project-based or contract-driven businesses.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development and coaching.
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A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
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Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded.
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Why Join Us?
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Influence strategic business decisions and operational outcomes.
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Work closely with senior leaders across finance and operations.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team.
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Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.
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Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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Discipline
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Finance Officer
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Primary Location
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Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
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Work Type
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Full-time
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Contact Phone Number
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📌 Finance Lead (Queensland)
🏢 UGL
📍 Queensland