Finance Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting a Finance Lead as part of our strategic growth plan. You will be playing a critical role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and commercial insights across a diverse portfolio. Leading a high-performing team, you will partner closely with business stakeholders and clients to drive financial performance, influence decision-making and support the continued growth and success of our operations. Based in Perth CBD, this is a permanent role and is available as a full-time basis. 

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets


• Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities


• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working


• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program


• Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing


• Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels


• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business


• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership


• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market


• Join us in the heart of Perth CBD, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a small finance team to deliver accurate and timely accounting activities.
• Overseeing financial reporting, analysis and performance insights to support business decision-making.
• Managing invoicing and commercial compliance in line with contract requirements.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial plans in partnership with operational stakeholders.
• Driving cash flow performance through effective collections, DSO management and balance sheet control.
• Ensuring compliance with financial governance, policies and audit requirements.
• Partnering with Business Managers and key stakeholders to support profitability, commercial outcomes and strategic initiatives.

You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction. 

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. 

In addition, you will possess:

• A degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, alongside a recognised professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Proven experience in finance or accounting, with strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business and with external partners.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset, supported by strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

What will set you apart is your experience within an EPCM, engineering, resources or project-based environment, where you have leveraged financial insights, forecasting and commercial acumen to support the successful delivery of complex projects.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.   Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. 

If you’re a Finance Lead looking to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation and contribute to the success of complex projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.