Overview
Finance Manager Jobs in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia at Urban Core
Title: Finance Manager
Company: Urban Core
Location: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
We’re not just building – we’re transforming the culture of construction. Urban Core is a progressive, people-centred construction company operating across NSW, Victoria and Queensland. We’re shaping spaces and shaping the future of our industry. If you’re a Finance leader ready to do more than crunch numbers, we want to hear from you.
The Role:
We’re on the hunt for a savvy, strategic and hands-on Finance Manager to take charge of the financial operations of Urban Core. This role is central to our leadership team – helping us make smart decisions, lead with insight, and fuel our long-term growth. You’ll oversee everything from project budgeting to payroll, while championing process improvement and financial transparency.
Experience and Qualifications:
Masters or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (CPA preferred)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in financial management or accounting
Minimum 2 years in a leadership role, with strong team management abilities
Strong understanding of financial principles and reporting standards
High level proficiency in financial software and construction specific systems, e.g. Procore, Xero.
Construction industry specific knowledge required.
Responsibilities:
Delivering clear, timely and accurate financial reports.
Managing cash flow, budgeting and forecasting across our project pipeline.
Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, subcontractor payments, and supplier invoice approvals.
Leading financial audits, BAS submissions, insurance renewals and external stakeholder management.
Reconciling accounts across Xero and Procore – and making sure the numbers tell the same story.
Preparing fortnightly payroll (for both Urban Core and our Not for Profit business NexGen).
Driving systems improvements and smarter ways of working across finance.
Mentoring junior finance staff and promoting a culture of curiosity, accountability, and commercial awareness.
Aligning budgets and strategies with business goals – helping us build beyond today.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
Close-knit team environment in newly fitted out office space.
Access to a range of employee benefits to support your wellbeing.
If this sounds like you, please apply to this job advert directly and a member of our HR team will be in touch.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and will be unable to accept any speculative inquiries.
