About Select Plant Australia
Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.
Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.
As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Lead to join Select Plant Australia in Sydney. You will be the custodian of the financial resilience and integrity of the Select Business Unit through providing financial leadership, management, and compliance to ensure the Business Unit meets all its financial reporting, compliance, and control requirements.
Key responsibilities
Partner with the Select Business Unit Leader in managing the Business Unit to achieve its financial objectives.
Accountability for the Business Unit budget setting, forecasting, and reporting process, working closely with the Business Unit commercial team.
Provide analytical support across the Business Unit to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
Manage internal Laing O'Rourke stakeholder relationships with Australia Hub Finance, Treasury, and IT with regards to financial reporting and financial systems.
Financial analysis and support in conjunction with Strategy teams to support development of new business streams and/or acquisitions.
Take a hands-on role in resolving finance matters which arise within the Business Unit, ensuring accuracy and efficiency is achieved with any implemented changes.
Lead, mentor, and develop financial professionals in the Business Unit, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
About you
Degree qualified accountant and CA/CPA qualified.
Experience in the equipment rental, rail, or construction sectors preferable.
3+ years' experience in a similar financial position.
Practical experience in leading a business unit's financial performance, continuous improvement, and year-end audit management.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Confident dealing with stakeholders at every level.
Strong technical accounting skills and AASB/IFRS knowledge including key areas of recognition of fixed assets, lease liabilities, construction, and non-construction revenue recognition.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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