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Project Finance Manager

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
The Project Finance Manager will oversee project finance operations, ensure accurate reporting, maintain data integrity, and drive project closure. They will support financial controls, business partnering with project managers, month-end reporting, and process improvements.
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Key Responsibilities

Project Finance Operations

  • Own the end-to-end project finance cycle across the portfolio
  • Ensure accurate reporting of WIP, revenue, variances, and project status
  • Maintain integrity of project data within systems (rates, budgets, structures)
  • Monitor and manage projects with no activity, aged WIP, and variances
  • Drive timely project closure and clean-up of legacy balances

Financial Control & Governance

  • Maintain strong financial controls across project accounting processes
  • Ensure timesheets are completed, approved, and posted in line with deadlines
  • Oversee intercompany project setup, tracking, and billing
  • Support audit requirements with clear, well-structured documentation
  • Identify risks (revenue leakage, cost overruns, inactive projects) and ensure they are addressed

Business Partnering

  • Work closely with Project Managers to improve project financial discipline
  • Provide clear, practical insight on project performance and variances
  • Support weekly sales forecasting and pipeline discussions
  • Act as a key point of contact between Finance and the project teams

Month-End & Reporting

  • Support month-end close, ensuring project balances are accurate and complete
  • Deliver variance analysis and commentary for management reporting
  • Contribute to budgeting and ongoing forecast updates
  • Ad-hoc reporting

Process & Systems

  • Ensure consistent application of project finance processes and policies
  • Identify and implement practical process improvements
  • Act as a go-to for system/process queries across Project Finance

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years’ experience in project accounting or similar roles
  • Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and project lifecycle management
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and control
  • Able to manage volume and prioritise effectively in a deadline-driven environment
  • Confident working with stakeholders to drive outcomes and follow through
  • Strong systems capability and advanced Excel skills

Why Join

  • Clear, well-defined role with ownership of a critical finance function
  • Opportunity to bring structure, discipline, and consistency to Project Finance
  • High exposure to project operations and commercial drivers
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Immediate start, fixed-term contract

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At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organisations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritise wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

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