Financial Controller

About The Role

Q Design and Construct is a national builder with a very strong financial base and an enviable growth forecast from an exciting pipeline of work in Commercial and Industrial projects.

Our award-winning success comes from the empowerment of our people with the right skill set and embracing a collaborative approach with clients from concept to completion which ensures our projects are practical and efficient. Our people, systems and the QDC way of working is about collaboration, innovation and relishing the questions and challenge- inquisitive driven people will fit in well.

13 years of solid growth has set the foundation for our next phase of diversification and the continued partnering with long term blue-chip clients to provide our solutions-oriented construction specialisation. This senior role leads the company’s financial management, reporting and analysis to support continuing profitable decision making and growth. This context and the QDC way of working will be important to you if you are looking for the perfect space and opportunity to hold an influential role reporting to our highest-level executive within a financially secure business.

What You Need To Excel In The Role

You will be financially savvy and asking yourself a range of questions about this job – here are some of the answers:

  • Yes- we have a proudly reliable credit history with our sub-contractor network and suppliers
  • Yes- our shareholders are also working in the business with real skin in the game – less layers of bureaucracy and politics so your energy can be invested in outcomes and things that make a difference
  • You will initially have 2 direct reports among a business of 60 professionals and a turnover year of $100m, with a very strong order book ensuring steady growth into the future
  • Yes – this is the long game – join now and work your way to CFO of a national construction company
  • No – you won’t be the lone financial wiz, you will have guidance from a very experienced advisor to the business and access to external specialists

 

The role will require:

  • preparing and executing financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow analysis
  • Leading change, process and cost efficiency enhancements and commercial terms of business across the organization
  • Maintaining cashflow controls on all projects and recommend corrective actions
  • Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts

 

The person will fit well into this role and QDC with:

  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or similar – CPA an advantage
  • 2 years in a financial leadership role reporting to senior executive level
  • Management accounting and/or auditing experience preferable but not essential
  • Experience overseeing a large accounts payable function
  • Exposure to the construction industry would be an advantage
  • A team player attitude with the ability to lead and influence
  • An inquisitive mindset that looks beyond the obvious and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo
  • Organisational skills who understands urgency and is detail oriented by nature
  • Ability to be part of the executive leadership team and build a strong relationship with the board and shareholders
  • An ambition to grow with a dynamic business

 

Perks:

  • Fabulous Working Environment and Collaborative Culture
  • Professional Development
  • Competitive Salary
  • Kid’s Room, Parking and Gym on-site
  • Eligibility for Performance Bonuses

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