Hands-on Finance Manager role overseeing finance, reporting, compliance and business partnering.

Inner West, Sydney
6-month minimum Temporary Role
Up to $70 an hour + Super

Your new company
Our client is a well-established project-based construction business with a strong reputation for delivering complex building and remediation works across a diverse client base. Backed by a larger national group, the business has experienced sustained growth and continues to invest in systems, processes and people to support its future expansion.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial management with business partnering and commercial support. Working closely with senior leadership and operational stakeholders, you will play an integral role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting business performance and helping drive ongoing process improvements.

Your new role

- Produce monthly management accounts, including analysis of financial performance, profitability, operating expenditure, working capital and cash flow.
- Lead the completion of month-end activities, ensuring all reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet reviews are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
- Support project and operational teams with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and financial performance reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records and oversee the integrity of the general ledger and associated reporting schedules.
- Manage statutory compliance requirements, including BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation obligations and other regulatory reporting.
- Oversee payroll processing, banking transactions and supplier payment activities, ensuring robust controls and accuracy are maintained.
- Monitor debtor balances, assist with collection activities and support overall cash flow management.
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external stakeholders regarding financial reporting and compliance obligations.




- Prepare commentary and reporting packs for leadership meetings and provide insight into key financial trends and performance drivers.
- Act as a trusted finance contact across the organisation, partnering with operational teams to provide practical financial guidance.
- Support and review the work of finance team members across accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities.
- Assist with supplier expenditure reviews, procurement-related activities and cost management initiatives.
- Contribute to finance system enhancements and broader business improvement projects as the organisation continues to grow.

What you'll need to succeed

- CA or CPA qualified
- Previous experience in a Company Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or Finance Manager position.
- Strong technical accounting skills, including month-end reporting, reconciliations, compliance, payroll oversight and cash flow monitoring.
- Experience working within construction, engineering, contracting or project-based industries would be advantageous.
- Comfortable working across both detailed transactional activities and higher-level financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel capability and experience using ERP systems.
- A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes, systems and business outcomes.

What you'll get in return

- Join a financially stable and growing organisation with a strong market reputation.
- Broad and varied role with genuine ownership of the finance function.
- Close partnership with senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
- Opportunity to contribute to systems improvements and business transformation initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a current position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney