Finance Lead

UGL delivers critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise and public institutions, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Lead to partner with operational leaders and drive financial performance, reporting excellence and strategic decision-making across the business.

As a trusted Finance Business Partner, you will support business leaders in tactical and strategic decisions, providing insight into financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, risk management and commercial opportunities. You will also lead a team responsible for finance and administration activities while ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.

This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to directly influence business performance and profitability.

·       Partner with Operations and Contract Managers to support business performance and decision-making.

·       Support business case development, tender submissions and commercial evaluations.

·       Support contract profitability through cost control, pricing reviews, working capital management and margin improvement initiatives

·       Analyse financial and operational performance, identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to enhance profitability.

·       Manage end to end project financial reporting including forecasts, cash flow and margin analysis.

·       Provide detailed financial analysis, commentary and performance insights to management.

·       Lead month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes.

·       Present monthly financial result dashboards to operational management and leadership teams.

·       Manage balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, accruals and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

·       Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and financial policies.

·       Lead, mentor and develop finance and administration team members.

·       Drive continuous improvements, reporting efficiencies and commercial outcomes.

 About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

·       Degree qualifications in Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline.

·       CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

·       Demonstrated experience supporting projects, operations or maintenance-based businesses.

·       Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance analysis.

·       Experience delivering insightful reporting and commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.

·       Strong understanding of contract financial management, cost control, risk management and profitability improvement.

·       Advanced stakeholder engagement, leadership and influencing skills.

·       SAP experience or exposure to SAP-based projects is highly regarded.

·       Power BI experience or the ability to develop reporting dashboards (highly regarded).

As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're an experienced finance leader looking to make a genuine impact on business performance and help drive commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with UGL.

Introduce a new member of staff at UGL Resources and not only could you be giving someone a rewarding new career, you'll also earn yourself $1000 to $3000 if they fill one of our vacant positions.

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