Finance Business Partner - Asphalt

MAAS Group (ASX: MGH) is a multi-national company experiencing sustained growth across its key business units of Construction Materials Civil Works Plant Hire Electrical Residential and Commercial Real Estate and Manufacturing. MAAS Groups continued growth is underpinned by a substantial committed delivery pipeline of projects and further investment strategies in infrastructure by the public sector. The Asphalt business within the Construction Materials is targeted for future growth.

Operational support to GMs including:

• Job/contract profitability analysis (from tendering stage to job completion)
• Business case development for new CAPEX opportunities
• Contract review and oversight of contract obligations
• Provision analysis and presentation of key business driver information on a timely basis to operational management (including development of operational dashboards with support from MGH finance team)

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Key driver of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts including liaison with key stakeholders to build budget assumptions challenging of assumptions based on analysis template management presentation to internal business and MGH
• Cashflow forecasting analysis including working capital targets
• Monthly management of financial model to ensure financial information available for tenders/financing
• Preparation of budget presentation packs for the Asphalt board.
• Assistance in presentation of budget packs alongside GM.

End of month reporting:

• Responsibility for the general ledgers of all Asphalt entities
• Review/analysis of end of month P&L cashflow and return on capital against budget/forecast including analysis of key driver information to senior management
• Review of end of month balance reconciliations ensuring appropriate cut-off maintained to meet group reporting deadlines
• Consolidation of all Asphalt businesses financial results and preparation of end of month reporting pack to the Asphalt board
• Assistance in presentation of end of month packs alongside GM.

Funding & CAPEX

• Partnering with business to develop business cases for new CAPEX inclusive of return on capital analysis
• Management of weekly cashflow forecasts (8 weeks) including ongoing working capital analysis to ensure optimal operating cashflows
• Liaison with bank to facilitate funding of future CAPEX opportunities

Systems:

• Ownership of finance system and processes
• Implementation (in conjunction with MGH) of uniform ERP solution for the Asphalt group
• Development (in conjunction with MGH Power BI analyst) of financial and operational dashboards to assist wider business with relevant and timely data

Key Contact with auditors for the half year review and full year audit

Review and lodgement of BAS and IAS for the Asphalt Group

To be successful in this role you will need:

• CA/CPA
• Asphalt/ Quarries/ Concrete/ Recycling/ Civil Construction background desired
• 5 years of experience working in a similar financial role
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office with proven advanced Excel skills
• Professional acumen and proven business partnering ability essential
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to think laterally
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands

Benefits and Perks:

• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking ASX company.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• We offer an exciting Employee Benefits Platform that provides access to a range of exclusive discounts on banking retail and healthcare as well as novated leasing options.
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• We recognise and reward employees through our monthly Value Awards Program.
• Continued Professional Development and training.
• Flexible work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Maas and the broader Group.