CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. As part of the CIMIC Group we partner collaboratively with clients to deliver projects that shape Australias future.

We hire for long-term careers not just the life of a project. With more than 50 major infrastructure projects currently underway across all construction sectors - including roads and bridges rail tunnelling defence airports buildings and resources we offer sustained career opportunities for years to come.

What can our construction projects build for you

Queensland is experiencing unprecedented growth supported by a significant pipeline of work across the State including the major infrastructure required to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In response to the scale and complexity of this program the QLD/PNG Business Unit is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Finance Manager support the successful delivery of upcoming projects.

The Opportunity

This role will ensure the financial integrity of the project is maintained and enhanced through process systems and best practice decision-making. It will also prepare financial reports accounting records and other information allowing the project and senior leaders to make best decisions for the project

In addition to these you will:

• Monitor and control all project accounting systems and processes;
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports;
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of budgets and forecasts for programs and projects;
• Manage the month end accruals process and monthly/regular auditing requirements (both CIMIC and external);
• Manage the timely and accurate payments to creditors and sub-contractors in accordance with trading terms and conditions;
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly project claims including invoicing and support documentation;
• Manage project cashflow balance sheet audit and tax reporting requirements;
• Ensure effective accounting and cost controls are in place at all times;
• Oversee and monitor accounts processing ensuring the correct level of authorisation in accordance with company policy and legislation;
• Lead the project finance team developing capability and driving performance;
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance and/or Business (preferred) and a holder of a CPA accreditation;
• Experience in a similar role including previous construction industry experience;
• Ability to interpret legislation rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all state federal and local and contractual guidelines;
• Awareness of policy and application of Corporate Limits of Liabilities and contractual and financial systems processes and procedures;
• JDEdwards experience would be highly regarded;
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and application;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQIA community mature workers Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We are always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

• A rewarding long-term career supported by structured development training and internal promotion opportunities.
• Diverse opportunities across all construction sectors enabling career mobility as your experience grows.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits including health and wellbeing initiatives a discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values inclusion innovation and high performance.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply

Applications close

19 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time