Finance Manager

Company: Nati Access Company Pty Ltd (Muehlhan Wind Service)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Managing Director (Australia), Accounting Managers (Denmark, Germany)
Location: Millicent, South Australia, SA, 5280
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Direct Reports: Finance and administration personnel, as applicable

1. Position Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management, reporting, compliance and commercial performance of NATI Access Company.

The position plays a key role in supporting the company's operational and strategic objectives through accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, financial forecasting and strong commercial oversight.

Working closely with the Managing Director, operational management and the international finance team, the Finance Manager will provide timely, reliable financial information to support business decisions and ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained.

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, project-based business and taking a hands-on approach to financial management.

2. Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.

- Coordinate month-end and year-end financial close processes to parent company in Denmark and Germany.

- Prepare financial reports and commentary for the Managing Director and international group management.

- Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.

- Maintain appropriate financial controls, accounting procedures and reporting standards.

- Coordinate annual financial statements, external audits and statutory reporting requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

- Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.

- Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to support operational requirements.

- Monitor working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash conversion.

- Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

- Support financial planning associated with business growth, workforce requirements and capital expenditure.

- Undertake scenario modelling to support strategic and operational decisions.

Project Financial Management

- Work closely with project and operational management to monitor financial performance across multiple construction projects.

- Prepare and maintain project-level financial reporting, including revenue, costs, gross margins and forecast profitability.

- Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and financial performance against estimates.

- Support the accurate recognition of project revenue, including variations, claims and work in progress.

- Identify potential cost overruns, margin erosion and commercial risks.

- Assist with financial analysis of project tenders, pricing and commercial opportunities.





- Provide project managers with financial information to support effective project delivery.

Compliance, Taxation & Governance

- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian accounting standards, taxation requirements and statutory obligations.

- Oversee BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and other applicable reporting obligations.

- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, taxation advisers and financial institutions.

- Maintain effective internal financial controls and approval processes.

- Ensure compliance with relevant group financial policies and reporting requirements.

- Monitor financial exposures associated with contractual commitments, guarantees, insurance and other business obligations.

Payroll & Financial Operations

- Oversee payroll-related financial processes, including reconciliations and statutory obligations.

- Ensure appropriate processes are maintained for accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense claims and supplier payments.

- Monitor debtor collections, creditor payments and outstanding financial commitments.

- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting efficiency and administrative processes.

- Provide leadership and support to finance and administration personnel.

Commercial & Strategic Support

- Act as a key financial adviser to the Managing Director and operational leadership team.

- Provide financial analysis to support major commercial and investment decisions.

- Assist in evaluating capital expenditure, equipment financing and asset utilisation.

- Support contract reviews and commercial negotiations from a financial perspective.

- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, financial efficiency and business performance.

- Support the development of financial systems and processes as the business grows.

3. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

- CPA or CA qualification, or substantial progress towards completion.

- Demonstrated experience in financial management, management accounting or a comparable finance position.

- Strong understanding of Australian and IFRS accounting standards, taxation and statutory reporting obligations.

- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capabilities.

- Solid analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently, prioritise competing requirements and meet deadlines.

Highly Regarded

- Experience in construction,



engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy or another project-based industry.

- Experience with project accounting, work in progress and cost-to-complete forecasting.

- Experience in a multinational business or reporting to an international parent company.

- Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, payroll platforms and reporting tools.

- Experience managing financial processes in a business with a geographically dispersed workforce.

- Previous responsibility for supervising finance or administration personnel.

4. Key Competencies

Commercial Acumen: Understands the relationship between financial performance, project delivery and broader business objectives.

Financial Discipline: Maintains high standards of accuracy, accountability, compliance and financial control.

Analytical Thinking: Interprets complex financial information and translates it into practical business recommendations.

Initiative & Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes, identifies issues early and proactively develops solutions.

Communication: Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Adaptability: Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing project requirements and business priorities.

Integrity & Confidentiality: Demonstrates sound professional judgement and maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive business information.

5. Authority & Accountability

The Finance Manager is accountable for the integrity of the company's financial records, the quality of financial reporting and the effective operation of financial management processes.

The position is authorised to coordinate financial activities, request relevant information from business departments and recommend financial controls and improvements.

Financial commitments, expenditure approvals, banking authorities and contractual decisions remain subject to the company's established delegation of authority.

6. Key Working Relationships

Internal

- Managing Director – Australia

- Project Managers and Operational Management

- International Finance and Group Management

- Human Resources and Payroll

- Commercial and Administration Teams

External

- External Accountants and Auditors

- Financial Institutions and Finance Providers

- Taxation and Professional Advisers

- Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors

- Government and Regulatory Authorities

7. Position Expectations

The Finance Manager is expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, accountability and commercial awareness.

The role requires an individual who can balance detailed financial responsibilities with broader business priorities, provide meaningful financial insights and contribute positively to the ongoing development and success of both NATI Access and Muehlhan Wind Service Australia.

The position description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities of the role and may be amended to reflect evolving business requirements.

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