Succession pathway into Finance Manager roleWollongong locationEstablished manufacturer of specialised engineered equipmentFinance Manager succession chance | Management and Project Accountant Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia | Full time | Office-based | 38 hours per week Competitive salary + superannuation + genuine pathway into a Finance Manager role 360HR Solutions is proud to be partnering with an established engineering and manufacturing firm operating across a diverse portfolio of projects in Wollongong and internationally, including Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Al-Khobar in Saudi Arabia.This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on accounting work with project insight, operational engagement and long-term career progression.Are you an experienced Management Accountant or Project Accountant ready to step into a broader, more senior finance role?
This is a rare opportunity to join the business as part of a planned succession strategy, working closely with the long-standing Finance Manager during a structured handover before progressively taking on greater responsibility within the finance function.The Opportunity Based in the Wollongong office, you will initially work alongside the current Finance Manager through a structured handover period of approximately 12 months.This is a hands-on senior finance position combining management accounting, project accounting, financial accounting, reporting,



systems and people leadership.You will also lead two finance team members based across Wollongong and Melbourne.Your responsibilities will include:Management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reportingFinancial oversight and reporting across multiple concurrent projectsMonitoring project costs, performance and variancesMonth-end and year-end accounting processesGeneral ledger and balance sheet reconciliationsInvestigating financial anomalies and unusual transactionsSupporting payroll-related statutory requirements and reconciliationsBanking, payment processes and financial controlsImproving finance processes, reporting and business intelligenceWorking with Pronto and Cognos to interrogate financial information and improve reportingSupporting and developing finance team membersWorking collaboratively with senior management, operational teams and external advisersProgressively learning and assuming the responsibilities of the Finance ManagerAbout You You may be an experienced Management Accountant, Project Accountant, Senior Management Accountant or emerging Finance Manager with experience in a project-driven environment.Experience within engineering, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, infrastructure or a similar project-based sector would be particularly advantageous.You will bring:A relevant degree in Accounting,



Finance, Commerce or a related discipline is requiredStrong management and project accounting experienceExperience working across multiple projects, contracts or cost centresStrong understanding of month-end, year-end, GL and financial reportingExcellent Excel and financial systems capabilityERP experience, with Pronto highly regardedReporting/BI experience, with Cognos or similar highly regardedStrong commercial awareness and an ability to understand the financial performance of projectsThe confidence to work with both finance and operational stakeholdersA practical, hands-on approach combined with the ability to see the bigger commercial pictureCA/CPA qualification, or progress towards qualification, is highly regardedWillingness to undertake occasional interstate and international travel, including approximately twice-yearly travel to the UAE.Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is not simply another accounting position.
It offers the chance to join an established business during an important period of succession and knowledge transfer, learn the finance function thoroughly and progressively take on broader finance leadership responsibility.
For an experienced Management Accountant or Project Accountant looking for their next career step, this role offers a genuine pathway into finance management.
If you have strong project accounting experience and are ready to explore your next career move in Wollongong, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Finance Manager- Management & Project Accountant (Wollongong)
🏢 360HR Solutions
📍 Wollongong