Chief Financial Officer

• Lead financial strategy for Tier 1 engineering and manufacturing company
• Provide sophisticated financial leadership to drive commercial decisions
• Manage company's financial affairs and corporate governance
• Oversee financial reporting and strategic planning

About Sync Lift Engineering

Sync Lift Engineering (SLE) is a dynamic and innovative maintenance and engineering company operating in the mining, ports, power, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. With a focus on project life cycle management, SLE offers a comprehensive range of services across various disciplines.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation, SLE is dedicated to delivering quality solutions to its clients, ensuring long-term success and sustainability.

We currently have a vacancy for a Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for oversight and governance of all accounting, finance and commercial aspects of the business. 

Key Responsibilities

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of Sync Lift Engineering. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and work closely with Senior Leadership Team and directors to determine the company’s financial objectives including structuring the financial affairs and corporate governance in a way that accurately informs the business to make astute commercial decisions.
• Provide leadership, direction and management to the finance and accounting team
• Provide financial strategic recommendations including providing advice on long term business and financial planning
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, including preparation of budgets and cash flows
• Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting including management accounts, annual consolidated financial statements, and manage the audit process
• Oversee the preparation of all taxation returns and work closely with the company accountants for tax compliance and planning
• Assist with implementing feasibilities into new projects including the preparation of cash flows, calculation of rates of return and determination of capital requirements as well as the provision of advice on optimum financial and legal structures
• Management of the Company’s cash flow and capital requirements including securing the necessary project finance
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with the Directors, Executive, Auditors, Accountants, and other stakeholders
• Oversee and maintain the Company’s corporate governance systems and make recommendations on improvements and enhancements 
• Review and interrogate costs with relevant Business Unit owners to ensure maximum margin upside is achieved, assisting with seeking business cost improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that contractual terms and understood, communicated to project leaders, and met throughout project lifecycles.
• Close out monthly reporting including generation and distribution of P&L reporting with recommendations and feedback to each BU Manager and Company Directors.

In addition, you will be instrumental in optimizing project finances, maximizing margins, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential criteria:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• Professional certification (eg: Certified Public Accountant)
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in at a minimum Superintendent, Business Partner or CFO/FC role of a medium to large business requiring sophisticated, strategic financial leadership.
• Highly attuned numerical skills together with exceptional organisational skills and the ability meet deadlines.
• Tax/Business services professionals from Director level up may also be considered if they have extensive experience in manufacturing / construction / development businesses.
• Proven strong technical background, and ability to think strategically to financially futureproof the organisation.
• Prior experience with an ERP system (Microsoft Business Central) is highly desirable.

If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in financial leadership and a passion for driving business growth, we invite you to apply.

SLE are a business that prides themselves on a can-do attitude where individuals make a difference. This business offers a fantastic and flexible work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and community spirit.  By the nature of the sector and the breath of the role, at times, this will be a demanding position that requires a hand's on approach. It will require you to be driven, organised, adaptable and capable of prioritising and resolving a variety of issues (financial and operational) at any point in time. 

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and superannuation package. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Relocation package is available for the right candidate including temporary accommodation for the first 3-6 months.

For more information about the role please contact Jess Martin - HR Manager via jmartin@synclift.com.au

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Chief Financial Officer at Sync Lift Engineering, apply now to join our dynamic team.