Title:  Senior Finance Manager

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that Infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Project

John Holland is progressing the development of Stage 1A of the multi-stage Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal project, a pivotal development set to transform the logistics landscape in Victoria, Australia. This initial phase marks the beginning of a journey towards creating a state-of-the-art facility that will streamline the movement of goods across the nation and beyond.

Strategically located to harness the full potential of its proximity to key transport links, Beveridge is poised to deliver unparalleled efficiencies in the distribution of freight. With the latest advancements in logistics technology at its core, Stage 1A lays the groundwork for a hub of innovation, ensuring that cargo is moved with unprecedented speed and precision.

With John Holland's proven track record and meticulous approach, Stage 1A of the Beveridge project is a testament to the company's dedication to excellence. As the project progresses, each subsequent stage will build upon the last, culminating in a world-class intermodal freight terminal that will serve as a cornerstone for Australia's future in global trade.

About the Role

John Holland are seeking an accomplished Senior Finance Manager to contribute to Stage 1A of the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal project. 

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading the financial management and administration functions to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and cost control.

Provide strategic financial oversight, drive governance and efficiency, and support the project team by managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships to achieve optimal financial outcomes. 

Responsibilities of the role include

• Provide strong leadership to build and maintain high-performing finance and administration teams, ensuring all team members are well-trained, competent, and empowered to achieve their objectives while demonstrating initiative and ownership in their roles
• Develop, implement, and oversee approved accounting practices to ensure financial and operational reports accurately reflect the project’s performance, providing reliable insights for effective decision-making and management control
• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial reports and information in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and project-specific requirements
• Ensure all financial and administrative activities align with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, contractual obligations, and John Holland’s ethical standards and policies
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of accounting methods, governance processes, and compliance practices, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and industry best practices
• Ensure all financial and administrative activities are conducted in accordance with John Holland’s policies, processes, systems, and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and professionalism.    ­    
• Monitor and manage financial performance to achieve cost efficiencies, meet project budgets, and deliver optimal financial outcomes
• Provide expert guidance on contractual and commercial matters, ensuring a thorough understanding of Head Contract and subcontract agreements to mitigate risks and maximise financial performance
• ­Foster a culture of excellence within the finance and administration function by promoting governance, accountability, innovation, and transparency, while ensuring performance is measured and reported against established objectives.
• ­Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through proactive, professional, and transparent communication to ensure alignment and keep all parties informed of key financial and project developments 
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback for direct and indirect reports in line with John Hollands’s performance management and development framework, supporting their professional growth and development. 

To be successful in this role we are looking for

Qualifications  ­    

• Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor level) in discipline relevant to function area e.g. Management/Finance/Commerce/Accounting/Business CA or CPA Qualified
• Post graduate qualification in business administration/business management, Commerce or Law

Experience   

• Significant relevant management experience at a senior manager level.
• 10-12 years’ experience with an appropriate degree or diploma.
• Responsibility for three to four professional accounting staff.
• 5-10 years management experience at a senior level
• Multi-discipline experience in the construction industry, major industrial organisation or adjacent sectors to construction
• Experience in leading project or specialist function activities
• Experience in Banking and Finance, or Finance and Administration function on projects within a corporate environment and International experience and if from banking previous corporate client side experience.

As part of the team, you can help us tranform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world.

We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work.

From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer :

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available. 
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing. 
• Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities. 
• Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities. 
• Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks. 
• Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.