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Finance Manager – Service

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead finance operations, month-end close, and financial reporting for a mechanical services and HVAC business across the ACT and Newcastle/Hunter Region.

Role type

Senior Finance Manager (Service Business)

Builds

Monthly financial reporting packs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans for a mid-sized mechanical services firm.

Domain

Construction/Building Services / Financial Management

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Australian Accounting Standards, revenue recognition for service/contract work, month-end close, AP/AR/Payroll management, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, job costing, contract billing, financial modelling, Xero, Procore, Employment Hero

Preferred skills

Experience in services, contracting, construction, or building services business

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, banking), manage and coach the finance team, own the month-end close and reporting, present variance analysis to leadership, lead annual budget and cash flow forecasting, manage debtor/creditor collections, ensure tax and compliance compliance, oversee year-end audit, maintain internal controls and policies, oversee job costing and margin reporting.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC