This is a hands on Management Accountant position with a solid focus on project financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost control.

Working closely with Finance, Project Managers and senior leaders, you will help the business understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed commercial decision making.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working beyond traditional accounting and wants exposure to the operational and commercial side of a rapid paced construction business.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
Monitor actual project costs against budgets and investigate significant variances
Work closely with Project Managers to understand project performance, commitments and forecast costs
Analyse labour, plant, accommodation, subcontractor and other major project costs
Prepare project financial reports, including cost to complete and forecast final position
Identify financial risks, cost trends and opportunities for improved project performance
Assist with annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes
Analyse financial and operational information to support business decisions




Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting schedules
Assist with month end and year end reporting requirements
Support continuous improvement of financial reporting, controls and processes
Provide financial advice and commercial support to managers across the business

About You

You will be commercially minded, analytical and comfortable working with both financial data and operational teams.

Ideally, you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Experience in management accounting, project accounting or a similar commercial finance role
Robust budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
Strong attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy
The ability to interpret financial information and explain it clearly to non finance stakeholders
Strong organisation and time management skills
A practical and proactive approach to problem solving
The confidence to question variances and investigate underlying financial performance

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Management Accountant Sydney
🏢 Pilecom East
📍 Sydney