Commercial Finance Project Controller

• 12 month Fixed Term contract with strong possibility of permanent
• Influential role driving project outcomes through commercial insights, analyses & advice
• Based in Macquarie Park with Hybrid WFH, $180k-200k + Super + Completion Bonus

A globally recognised market leader is seeking a commercially astute Finance / Commercial Project Controller to partner with senior operational leaders across a complex portfolio of large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact role for a finance professional who enjoys working close to the business, influencing outcomes, and driving commercial performance in a project-based environment.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will act as a trusted advisor to project execution and tender teams, providing commercial insight, financial governance and performance analysis across a diverse project portfolio. The position combines business partnering, project controls, risk management and financial leadership in a highly visible role supporting strategic business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with project delivery and operational teams to optimise project financial performance
• Monitor and analyse project revenue, margins, cash flow and cost-to-complete performance
• Provide commercial challenge and support during tender and bid reviews
• Identify risks and opportunities across the project portfolio and drive mitigation strategies
• Deliver accurate forecasting, financial reporting and KPI analysis
• Support governance, compliance and financial control frameworks
• Influence business decisions through insightful financial analysis and commercial recommendations
• Build strong relationships across finance, operations, legal, contract management and executive stakeholders.

You are an analytical and commercially minded finance professional with experience supporting complex project environments. You possess the confidence to challenge stakeholders, influence decision-making and navigate competing priorities while maintaining strong governance standards.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Experience in project controlling, project finance, commercial management or project accounting environments
• Strong understanding of project financial performance, forecasting and risk management
• Exposure to contract-based or project execution businesses
• Advanced analytical capability and highly developed Excel and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• The ability to operate autonomously while building credibility across multiple levels of leadership.

This role offers the opportunity to join a respected global organisation known for innovation, operational excellence and investment in its people. You will work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to significant projects and play a critical role in influencing commercial outcomes across the business.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Confidential Enquiries

Lawson Elliott Executive Search has been retained to manage this assignment. To express your interest, please submit your application to [email protected] quoting job reference number SA18109. All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.