Job Description

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, helping clients manage quality, safety and environmental performance across critical industries. Within our Marine & Offshore business, we support clients across the full asset lifecycle, from design and construction through to operations and decommissioning. With more than 2,800 employees across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, we are trusted to deliver independent expertise that helps keep people, assets and communities safe.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Support & Project Enablement Partner to join our Marine & Offshore team, supporting a portfolio of high-profile operational and project-based work.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your finance operations expertise with project financial management, partnering closely with Project Managers and business leaders to deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. You'll play a critical role in supporting day-to-day finance activities while also providing financial insights, forecasting, reporting and project controls that help drive successful project delivery.

Please note: Interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising period, and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations & Business Support Manager, you will:

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, expense reconciliation and purchase order administration.
• Prepare WIP reports, accruals and support month-end financial activities.
• Maintain supplier records, commercial registers and finance documentation.
• Partner with Project Managers to establish, monitor and update project budgets, forecasts and financial baselines.
• Analyse project performance, identify variances and provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations.
• Track labour utilisation, project expenditure, invoicing and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support tender submissions, contract renewals and commercial proposals through financial modelling and cost analysis.
• Coordinate financial review processes with key stakeholders and challenge assumptions where required.
• Develop and maintain financial tools, reports and dashboards to improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by simplifying processes, increasing automation and enhancing financial controls.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams and solving complex problems. You have strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• 5+ years' experience in finance operations, management accounting, project finance or a similar role.
• Experience supporting project-based, engineering, consulting, infrastructure, maritime or offshore environments.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP and financial management systems.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis capability.
• An understanding of project commercial management, contract financial terms and project controls.
• Qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Security Clearance.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development. Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.