Some of the key benefits of joining Programmed include:
Lead the finance function for a major maintenance and facilities contract
Partner with operational leaders to influence commercial and business outcomes
Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial governance and performance reporting
Manage financial controls, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead and develop a high-performing finance administration team
Full-time permanent opportunity with a leading facilities management provider
Career development opportunities within commercial finance and operational leadership
Supportive culture focused on safety, service excellence and continuous improvement
About the Chance
Programmed Facility Management is seeking an experiencedFinance Managerto support a major maintenance services contract based in Docklands.
Reporting to the Performance Manager, this role is responsible for leading the contract's financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, month-end reporting and finance administration functions.
You will provide accurate financial insights and commercial support to assist operational and strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
Working closely with Finance, Operations, Performance and Contract Leadership teams, you will drive financial performance, maintain data integrity, oversee financial administration activities and deliver high-quality reporting and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
Manage month-end finance processes, accruals and financial reconciliations
Prepare financial reports, forecasts and management commentary
Monitor contract performance and provide financial analysis and recommendations
Ensure financial governance,



compliance and control frameworks are maintained
Analyse financial risks, trends and improvement opportunities
Maintain financial system integrity, reconciliations and data accuracy
Coordinate financial audits, reviews and assurance activities
Support contract leadership with financial decision-making and commercial advice
Lead the Finance Administration function and provide coaching and support to team members
Oversee payment processing, financial journals and invoice administration activities
Manage financial adjustments, deductions, credits and reconciliations where required
Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership capability and experience operating within a complex service delivery environment.
You will also possess:
CA or CPA qualification
Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in contract finance, management accounting or commercial finance
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, accruals and month-end reporting
Experience leading finance or financial administration teams
Strong financial controls, governance and compliance knowledge
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with financial and reporting systems
Excellent analytical,



problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Highly Regarded
Experience within facilities management, maintenance, utilities, construction or service-delivery environments
Experience supporting large-scale operational contracts
Experience with business intelligence and financial reporting tools
Experience managing commercial performance and operational financial reporting
Experience driving process improvement and financial transformation initiatives
About Us
Programmed Facility Management is a leading provider of asset management, facilities maintenance and project management services across a multitude of industries.
Working with Programmed means becoming part of a business that values its people, prioritises safety and supports career development.
We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while fostering a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Work With Us
Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customer partnerships and exceptional service outcomes.
Our Commitment
Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm.
We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.
We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences.
We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities.

📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Melbourne