Manager - Finance Business Partnering

Finance Business Partnering Manager
Up to $200k package | Sydney CBD | ASX-listed | National role | Hybrid

About the business
My client is a rapidly growing, ASX-listed business operating across the project delivery and construction sector.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to lead their national Business Partnering function and play a key role in supporting the next stage of the organisation's growth.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, developing people and having a genuine influence on commercial decision-making.

About the role
This is a strategic and operational leadership position, overseeing a team of 5-6 Finance Business Partners nationally.

A big part of the role will be about leading, coaching and developing the team, setting clear expectations, building capability and creating a consistent, high-performing finance partnering function.

You'll also work closely with senior Production and Commercial leaders, providing financial insight and helping the business understand performance, risks and opportunities across its projects.

The role will cover:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of three Finance Business Partners
• Partnering with senior Production and Commercial leaders nationally
• Overseeing project financial performance, WIP, forecasting and cost reporting
• Providing oversight of cash flow, claims, debtors, client security and working capital
• Acting as the senior escalation point for complex financial and commercial matters
• Driving consistency and continuous improvement across the finance partnering function
• Developing capability and ensuring effective use of the ERP system across the team
• Supporting broader finance, systems and process improvement initiatives

About you
First and foremost, you'll be a strong people leader.
You'll enjoy developing others, building a high-performing team and creating an environment where Finance Business Partners can operate effectively and add genuine value to the wider business.

You'll also ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing finance professionals
• Strong finance business partnering / commercial finance experience
• Background within construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment
• Strong understanding of project financials, WIP, forecasting, cost reporting, cash flow and working capital
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
• High level of competency with ERP systems
• The ability to operate comfortably at both a strategic and operational level

What's on offer?
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, ASX-listed business at an exciting stage of its development and take genuine ownership of a national finance partnering function.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the team, improve the way finance partners with the operational business and work closely with senior leadership on the commercial performance of the organisation.

The role offers a hybrid working environment, with 3–4 days per week based in the Sydney CBD office, alongside flexibility to work from home.

Salary: Up to $200,000 package, depending on experience.
Location: Sydney CBD

If you're an experienced finance leader who is looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the business, lead a team and play a key part in a high-growth organisation, I'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with AJ Blyth at Sharp & Carter. Click apply to express interest.