Job Description

Downer is looking for a Finance Manager to play a pivotal part in supporting operational and strategic business outcomes across Transport & Infrastructure business, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality financial services, insights, and reporting.

Based out of Brendale, QLD you will partner closely with the Finance leadership team and operational stakeholders to drive performance, strengthen financial governance, support project and contract outcomes, and champion continuous improvement across finance processes.

This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to building strong relationships, improving processes, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality financial, commercial and operational support across the business.

• Manage end‑to‑end project and contract accounting activities such as work breakdown structure setup, forecasting, budgeting, cost/revenue analysis, estimation at completion updates, and project close‑out.

• Ensure accurate and timely month‑end deliverables including journals, accruals, reconciliations, work in progress management, inventory reviews, and financial reporting.

• Monitor and analyse project and operational performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and supporting sustainable cost management.

• Prepare and maintain budget and forecast inputs, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and ERP uploads.

• Respond to internal and external audit requirements, providing documentation and supporting compliance with tax, accounting standards, and internal policies.

• Manage cashflow activities including forecasting, retention follow‑ups, and supporting AR, claims, and cash conversion processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance systems, processes, efficiency, and reporting accuracy.

• Coach and support team members, contributing to a positive, collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned with Downer values.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar finance role.

• Experience within manufacturing and/or contracting environment preferred.

• Exposure to Tier 1 accounting sized software i.e. SAP or JDE.

• Strong background in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and project accounting.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Comfortable working across complex business environments.

• High level of resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

• Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP.

• Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing.

• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.

To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.