Head Of Finance - Australia

Infrastructure Investment Sector

• Hybrid / flexible working culture
• Global exposure

MADI Talent Studio is representing John Laing, a global infrastructure organisation in their search for a Head of Finance - Australia. This regional role is suited to an individual who sits at the Financial Controller level and is looking to elevate to the next stage in their career.

With their office situated in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, John Laing has an established international footprint and are actively prioritising a growth strategy across APAC as part of their business plan. With a focus on two investment areas being mid-market infrastructure and PPP & Projects, they have delivered and managed more than 150 infrastructure assets globally. Their local success supporting projects across all of Australia includes sectors such as transportation, telecommunications, energy and utilities and social infrastructure.

Role benefits include :

Your key responsibilities will include :

You will have operated at a senior finance level with ideally 8-10 years' work experience across similar industry sectors such as construction, infrastructure, projects, banking, or engineering, however this is not a prerequisite. PPP experience would be highly desired but again, is not a prerequisite. You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding and experience of local financial reporting framework and relevant accounting standards, applied across both statutory and management reporting. You will have hands-on experience of cash flow and cost management, budgeting and risk management and an excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models. You will have a full picture of accounting experience with different group / entities exposure and experience of using a finance / accounting system with solid analytical work and decision making. You will be degree qualified in Business or Commerce majoring in Accounting and you will be CA / CPA qualified. Your personal attributes would include self-motivation with emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, resilience, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiastic visionary leadership.