Finance Lead

Wood Group

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. #LI-Hybrid or #LI-Remote

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.