Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

• Are You a Financial Professional Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a growing company that will value your ideas?
• Great Salary on Offer $110,000 - $160,000 + Super
• Permanent, Full-Time Secure Employment. M-F.
•  Location: Narre Warren VIC

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is in the construction sector, a reputable organisation who are experiencing a significant period of growth. They are looking to enhance their team by hiring a Financial Controller to contribute to their ongoing success.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary on offer of $110,000 - $160,000 + Super
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for professional growth await the ideal candidate eager to advance their career in this thriving organisation.
• Great Culture: A positive culture characterised by passionate dedication, care for team members, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a commitment to their values 'Hungry, Humble, and Smart'.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial management of our client's project delivery operation, encompassing the maintenance of precise financial records, providing support to the Project Delivery team, and emphasising continuous improvement in both financial and operational realms to guarantee timely and budgeted project delivery.

Your key accountabilities:

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Manage end-of-month closeout, producing final Profit and Loss, and Balance Sheet.
• Conduct cashflow reporting and management for financial stability.

Project Financial Administration and Oversight:

• Provide financial administration support for ongoing projects.
• Develop and implement improved costing processes for projects.
• Assist the Project Delivery team in analysing costings and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Oversee project costs and forecast costs, comparing them to allocated budgets.

Team Support and Training:

• Offer training and support for the team in creating purchase orders, fostering efficient processes.

Invoicing and Receivables Management:

• Invoice projects at appropriate milestones, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable for projects, ensuring financial stability.

Query Resolution and Accounts Payable:

• Investigate and promptly resolve queries from Project Managers and the Finance Team.
• Process accounts payable bills for projects, maintaining financial accuracy.

Payroll and Administrative Support:

• Provide payroll support as needed, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Handle administrative tasks, including debtor follow-up and correspondence management.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced financial professional who is proactive in fostering collaborative relationships, skilled in various financial tasks such as report preparation, performance tracking, cost analysis, and team support.

You will need to demonstrate:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Cert IV in Accounting (or equivalent) and a proven track record in a similar role, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing end-of-month closeout, producing final Profit and Loss, and Balance Sheets.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting cashflow reporting and management for financial stability.
• Previous experience providing financial administration support for ongoing projects.
• Track record of developing and implementing improved costing processes for projects.
• Experience in assisting the Project Delivery team with cost analysis and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Previous involvement in overseeing project costs and forecasting expenditures, comparing them to allocated budgets.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with advanced expertise specifically in Excel, including proficiency in Outlook and Word, and general tech-savvy ability.

Values and Communication:

• Hold trust in the highest regard and maintain a transparent persona, aligning with our client's core value of transparency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate financial information to other departments and team members.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to drive performance.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management.
• Uphold a positive demeanor and embody our client’s culture, embracing the qualities of being Hungry, Humble, and Smart.

Advantageous:

• Proficiency with Xero and Buildertrend software packages.
• Previous hands-on experience in payroll processing.

Are you prepared to join our client's journey of growth and simultaneously advance your own career? 

Then we want to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY

We are a recruitment firm that really loves to talk to and get to know our candidates. 

Click on the APPLY NOW button if you feel that this opportunity interests you. Please feel free to CALL, SMS or EMAIL me. I'm available by phone EVERY DAY of the week, including weekends from 7.30am to 7.30PM

Jo Collier via P: 0412 754 597 or E: jo.mypeoplegroup@gmail.com