Job Description

Randstad Qualififed Finance has partnered with an expanding, multi-divisional Australian construction business. We are seeking a commercial, hands-on Finance Manager to lead their internal finance function, oversee daily operational accounting, and drive robust financial governance across all active jobs.

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The Opportunity

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You will lead an established team of four accounts personnel, ensuring end-to-end financial accuracy, rigorous project reconciliations, and proactive cash flow management across the organisation. This is a hands-on role, for someone who enjoys managing the end to end financial position of a business.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Team Leadership & Operations: Supervise, mentor, and delegate daily workflows for a team of four accounts staff across both the specialised fit-out and major construction divisions.
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- Invoicing & Revenue Capture: Ensure all project milestones, contract variations, progress claims, and billable works are accurately calculated and billed without delay.
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- Project Accounting: Conduct thorough project reconciliations comparing actual expenditures against billed revenue, managing Work in Progress (WIP), unbilled revenue, and final job closeouts.
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- Credit Control & Cash Flow: Direct the Accounts Receivable function, actively monitoring aged debtors, enforcing structured collection procedures, and delivering clear cash flow visibility to leadership.
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- Executive Reporting: Compile comprehensive monthly reporting packages detailing gross margins, job profitability, working capital,



and operational expenditure for Director review.
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- General Ledger & AP Governance: Oversee supplier invoice coding, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and month-end close procedures.
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- External Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary operational link for external accounting partners, coordinating documentation for BAS, GST, and annual statutory reporting.
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Ideal candidate

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We are seeking a tenacious, detail-oriented finance leader who actively monitors job margins and ensures no billable revenue is overlooked.

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- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within construction, building, property development, or project-based environments.
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- Proven experience managing, mentoring, and allocating responsibilities across an operational finance team.
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- Solid command of project accounting principles, including progress billings, variation tracking, WIP analysis, and job reconciliations.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel alongside modern accounting software (experience with platforms such as Xero or Cheops is highly advantageous).
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- CA/CPA qualification is regarded favourably, though candidates with extensive practical construction finance experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
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- Excellent commercial acumen, clear communication skills, and the confidence to hold project leaders and external clients accountable.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Finance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria