Job Description

Woods & Co are partnering with a well-established services business seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support continued growth. This role suits someone who understands operational environments involving machinery, civil-style work, materials, labour allocation and claims processing, with strong commercial instincts.

What’s in it for you?

• $160,000 – $200,000 + Super

• Broad, hands-on remit with genuine strategic influence

• Stable, reputable business with a strong pipeline

• Supportive, collaborative leadership team

The Role
You’ll manage all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement across the business. Working closely with operations, you’ll ensure accurate cost allocation, pricing, performance tracking and claims management to support efficient and profitable delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function including reporting, budgeting and cashflow

• Manage claims processing, variations and reconciliations for project-based work

• Build accurate costing models across labour, machinery, materials and subcontractors

• Price equipment usage, mark-ups and allocation for operational projects

• Partner with operations to enhance financial accuracy and project profitability

• Oversee compliance, audits, payroll and financial governance

• Identify and implement financial process improvements

You Will Have

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant

• Background in machinery-heavy, civil, construction, or field-based service industries

• Strong understanding of claims processing and cost allocation

• Proven experience pricing labour, equipment, materials and project-based work

• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and leadership capability
  
  If you're as passionate about this position as we are, please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately. For a confidential discussion, please call Xavier on 0439 565 880 OR email xavier@woodsco.com.au.
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
  You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.