Contracts and Finance Officer

This well-established and high-performing government program team is driving a critical infrastructure rollout across NSW. With a focus on clean energy transition, they are delivering large-scale, high-impact projects that span across regional and metro areas. Operating within a professional and collaborative project office, this team has a strong culture of accountability, flexibility, and outcome delivery. They are seeking an experienced Contracts and Finance Officer to join their Newcastle-based office and provide crucial financial oversight and reporting across their portfolio.

Contracts and Finance Officer | $500-$650 + Super | Newcastle-Based | 9-Month Contract

• Support major infrastructure projects across cost performance & financial controls
• Government contract - large-scale budgeting, forecasting, accruals & claims
• Collaborative, high-performing project team | ASAP start | CBD-adjacent location
  Working within the program's central finance and contracts function, you will ensure accuracy and compliance across project forecasting, reporting, and payments. Your duties will include:
• Supporting the Cost Controller to implement systems for tracking and reporting on actual and forecast costs
• Managing project financial deliverables including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cashflow
• Providing insights and analysis on financial performance against the budget and identifying risks
• Preparing and maintaining key project financial documentation including forecasts, reporting packs, and submissions
• Assisting the Contracts Manager with supplier payment processes and ensuring compliance with policies
• Collaborating across Finance and Project streams to ensure alignment and effective delivery
• Ensuring all financial documentation is consistent with broader government and program standards
• Contributing to the uplift of internal processes and templates for long-term improvement
  
  
  ABOUT YOU
  
  
• Degree-qualified in Accounting or Finance (CA/CPA not essential but highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience supporting finance functions in major infrastructure or capital projects
• Proven track record in project budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting
• Strong technical capabilities in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with supplier payment processes and procurement/contractual compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - ability to work cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented and organised with the ability to manage tight timeframes and changing priorities
  
  Mane Consulting specialises in accounting and finance recruitment across government and infrastructure projects.
  
  To apply, please contact [email protected] or click APPLY to submit your CV.