About the role UGL are currently seeking a detail oriented Finance Lead to join our existing project team in Canningvale, WA. The role will commence in December 2024, on a full time permanent basis. You will be a local Perth resident and work a 5/2 roster. The Finance Lead will function as a trusted Business Partner, working closely with the Finance Manager, and Project Manager to deliver financial analysis, reporting, and strategic insights. This role is pivotal in managing revenue and expense reporting for Operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial results, and providing actionable insights to drive business performance. Key Responsibilities: - Business Partnering: Act as the go to finance contact for the Project Manager, providing financial support for tenders, business cases, and process improvements. - Monthly Reporting: Ensure efficient month-end processes, align all balance sheet reconciliations with best practices, and deliver comprehensive financial reports. - Team Management: Oversee and guide the Finance and Administration teams, ensuring smooth completion of transactional tasks and skill development for team members. - Cost Control & Budgeting: Monitor budget forecasts, upload Cost Breakdown Structures into SAP, and ensure financial processes align with project requirements. - Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in client meetings, produce reports, and foster strong client relationships. - Value-Added Insights: Analyze financial data, model contract performance, and work closely with Contract Managers to optimise profitability. What We’re Looking For: - Qualifications: Degree in Commerce or Accounting; CPA/CA or equivalent. - Experience: Minimum 10 years in finance, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplined project teams. Experience with Operations & Maintenance contracts and contract margin improvements is highly desirable. - Skills: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, commercial acumen, and experience in forecasting, budgeting, and cash management. - Competencies: Proactive decision-making, analytical mindset, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning. What we offer · Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve · The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors · Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey · A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies What makes you right for UGL · Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace · Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment · An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm · A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play · Genuine concern for safety About Us UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen. If you are confident you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now. Reference - 261964
