Design & Build Recruitment – Central Coast NSW
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced
Financial Controller
to join a successful and growing construction and development group based in Central Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the continued growth of a business.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, providing meaningful insights to Directors.
Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and working capital.
Monitor project financial performance, including job costing, WIP, progress claims, retentions and subcontractor payments.
Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, project profitability and cost variances.
Ensure compliance with BAS, GST, PAYG, superannuation and other statutory requirements.
Support financial strategy, commercial decision-making and business growth initiatives.
Oversee Xero and support the implementation and integration of Nexvia to improve financial processes and reporting.
Liaise with external accountants, auditors and relevant stakeholders.
Financial Controller – Construction & Development
Location:
Central Coast, NSW
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced
Financial Controller
to join a successful and growing construction and development group based in Central Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the continued growth of a business.
Key Responsibilities:




Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, providing meaningful insights to Directors.
Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and working capital.
Monitor project financial performance, including job costing, WIP, progress claims, retentions and subcontractor payments.
Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, project profitability and cost variances.
Ensure compliance with BAS, GST, PAYG, superannuation and other statutory requirements.
Support financial strategy, commercial decision-making and business growth initiatives.
Oversee Xero and support the implementation and integration of Nexvia to improve financial processes and reporting.
Liaise with external accountants, auditors and relevant stakeholders.
About You
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within construction or property development.
Robust hands-on accounting and bookkeeping experience, with the ability to manage high-volume transactions.
Solid understanding of construction financials, including job costing, WIP, progress claims and project forecasting.
Experience managing cash flow, budgeting, financial reporting and compliance.
Proficiency in Xero, with experience implementing or improving financial systems highly regarded.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with Directors and Project Managers.
A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with strategic financial planning.
If you're an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a growing construction group's finance function, we'd love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

📌 Finance Manager | Central Coast
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Central Coast