Finance Manager | Central Coast

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.
• Strong 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.

Apply Now 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.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other Accounting & Finance positions, please contact Ruby at Design & Build Recruitment on 0402507644, rverling@designandbuild.com.au or click Apply Now.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.