We are proud to be exclusively partnering with a highly respected, privately owned, and diversified group to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal 2iC role to the CFO, with clear succession planning in place for future leadership development.

About the Business

The group operates across a broad and impressive portfolio including civil construction, real estate, and property development. With interests spanning multiple active entities, ranging from joint ventures in infrastructure to expansive to high-value real estate assets this is a dynamic business with complexity, scale, and long-term vision.

Despite its breadth, the business maintains a down-to-earth, family-oriented culture and values leaders who roll up their sleeves, act with integrity, and bring both rigour and initiative to the table.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations while driving improvements in reporting, compliance, and controls. You’ll oversee financial and management reporting across multiple entities, support statutory and tax compliance, and partner with operational leaders to deliver commercial insights and drive performance.

You’ll be supported by a small, capable team across accounts payable and payroll, and will play a key role in enhancing visibility across the group through structured reporting frameworks and financial guidance.

This is a hands-on role and ideally suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a multifaceted environment, and is looking for a long-term, stable opportunity where they can grow into a more senior role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly and annual financial reporting across group entities, including consolidated group-level reports;
• Lead management reporting processes and asset reporting across operating entities;
• Formalise and embed group-wide reporting frameworks;
• Oversee compliance obligations including BAS, payroll tax, FBT, TPAR, ABS surveys, and audit processes;
• Manage group payroll operations, including review of superannuation, deductions, and industry-specific reporting (e.g. ACIRT);
• Coordinate insurance renewals, IT oversight, and internal control reviews;
• Provide commercial support on project feasibilities, supply contracts, and operational performance; and
• Maintain external relationships (banks, insurers, legal/accounting firms) and serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• CA / CPA qualified with a strong technical foundation in accounting, reporting, and compliance;
• Demonstrated experience in a privately owned, multi-entity business (ideally spanning construction, agriculture, or property sectors);
• Proven ability to lead a small team and drive process improvement;
• Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to liaise with operational leaders and the Board; and
• A hands-on, solutions-focused leader who enjoys being close to the detail while influencing big-picture decisions.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Dharan Chond at u&u on 07 3232 9115 or email [email protected] quoting reference number 41440.

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