- Rapidly growing construction group | Newly created leadership role
- Partner directly with the Owners | Lead the finance function
- CBD fringe location | High growth and entrepreneurial environment

The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing Melbourne based construction group entering an exciting stage of its development.

Reporting directly to the Directors, the newly created Head of Finance will take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and professionalisation of the business.

This role will suit a hands-on finance leader who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to have a genuine impact on business performance.

The Challenge

As Head of Finance, you will combine strong financial leadership with commercial business partnering, providing the Directors with greater visibility over project performance and the broader business.

The role will include

- Leading the delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reporting
- Owning budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning
- Managing cash flow, working capital, banking and funding requirements
- Providing commercial analysis and insight to the Directors to support strategic decision-making
- Driving greater visibility over project profitability, margins, WIP, project costs and cost-to-complete
- Strengthening financial controls, reporting processes and overall finance capability
- Identifying and implementing improvements across finance systems, processes and automation
- Leading and developing the existing finance team
- Acting as a key commercial partner to the Directors and broader operational leadership team





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

- CA/CPA qualification with a strong technical accounting foundation
- Experience operating within construction, property development or another project-based environment essential
- Strong commercial finance capability with experience partnering with Owners, executives and operational leaders
- Demonstrated experience across budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management
- A track record of improving finance systems, processes, reporting and controls
- Robust communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insights
- A growth mindset and genuine appetite to build a finance function alongside a rapidly scaling business

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 Thomas Burt for a confidential discussion on (phone hidden). Or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong 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
- 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. ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Melbourne & Sydney

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