Finance Lead -269392
UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprise and public institutions.Are you passionate about finance and ready to take the lead? Do you have the experience and strategic mindset to drive financial performance and influence key business decisions?We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Lead to join our Services business, you will act as a trusted finance partner to operational leaders, providing financial leadership, insightful analysis and strategic decision support to improve business performance and profitability. The role is full-time and based in our Melbourne Office This is an opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing outcomes, developing people, and driving continuous improvement across a dynamic business environment.About the RoleAs Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and business insights while leading a small finance and administration team.Key responsibilities include:Partnering with Operations and Contract Managers to support business performance and decision-making.Leading month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes.Providing detailed financial analysis, commentary and performance insights to management.Monitoring contract profitability, cost control, revenue performance and working capital.Managing project financial reporting, including forecasts, cash flow and margin analysis.Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and financial policies.Leading and developing finance and administration team members.Driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies and commercial outcomes.Supporting financial evaluations, business modelling and risk assessments across projects and contracts.About YouYou are a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who can translate financial data into meaningful business insights and influence stakeholders at all levels.To be successful, you will bring:Degree qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.Extensive experience in senior finance, commercial or business partnering roles.Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting capability.Experience supporting operational, project-based or contract-driven businesses.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development and coaching.A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded.Why Join Us?Influence strategic business decisions and operational outcomes.Work closely with senior leaders across finance and operations.Lead and develop a high-performing team.Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.Apply NowIf you're an experienced finance leader looking to combine commercial expertise, operational partnership and people leadership in a challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help drive business performance through financial excellence.
: Finance Officer
: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
: Full-time
Contact Phone Number: 0427502846
UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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