Redpath Partners is partnering with one of Australia's leading independent project advisory and project management consultancies.

Operating across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Geelong, to partner with clients across the property, infrastructure, education, industrial, commercial and development sectors to deliver successful project outcomes.

Position Overview
The Finance Manager / Financial Controller is responsible for providing commercial control, financial clarity and performance discipline across the group.

This role combines hands-on financial management with forecasting, reporting and commercial support to the Executive Team and Directors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, improving financial visibility and helping the business make informed data driven decisions through accurate reporting and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Control

• Own the month-end reporting process across all business entities.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Manage general ledger integrity and financial controls.
• Prepare annual financial statements and supporting year-end workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation obligations and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Prepare Board and Executive financial reports.
• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast.
• Provide analysis and commentary on business performance, trends and risks.
• Support liquidity and working capital reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support scenario modelling and business planning activities.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic and operational decision making.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity.
• Monitor debtor performance and support debt collection activities.
• Monitor WIP, billing performance and working capital metrics.
• Maintain banking relationships and banking administration.

Commercial Finance Support

• Support project financial visibility, including revenue forecasting, WIP management, project profitability and project performance reporting.
• Support pricing reviews, fee discussions and commercial decision making.
• Assist with incentive calculations and remuneration modelling.
• Provide financial insights to Directors, State Leads and Project Directors.

Business Intelligence, Systems & Reporting

• Lead the development and continual improvement of financial and operational reporting across the Group.
• Drive the adoption and utilisation of Power BI and other reporting tools to improve business visibility and decision making.
• Consolidate financial and operational data across multiple entities into a consistent reporting framework.
• Reduce reliance on manual reporting processes through automation, system integration and improved data management.
• Work closely with the Business Operations & Finance Analyst to develop dashboards, reporting tools and business insights.
• Ensure the integrity, quality and accessibility of financial and operational data.
• Provide management, Executive and Board stakeholders with timely, insightful and actionable reporting.
• Champion data-driven decision making across the business.

AP/AR & Payroll oversight

• Ensure effective management of accounts receivable and debtor performance.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and payment controls.
• Maintain strong financial controls across receivables and payables.
• Work closely with the Business Operations & Finance Analyst to support debtor management, reporting, reconciliations and process improvement.

Key Outcomes
Success in the role will be demonstrated through:

• Improved visibility of project profitability, WIP, revenue forecasting and project financial performance.
• Accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Improved forecasting accuracy and financial visibility
• Strong cash flow and debtor management.
• Clear and useful Board and Executive reporting
• Reduction in manual spreadsheet-based reporting through dashboard-driven insights.
• Scalable Power BI reporting that consolidates financial data across multiple entities
• Commercial insights that support better business decisions.

Preferred Experience

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, engineering, property, construction or project management businesses.
• Strong management accounting and commercial finance capability.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience preparing Board and Executive reporting.
• Strong experience with Power BI (or similar reporting platforms
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a hands-on environment while supporting executive decision making.