Contracts & Finance Officer

Job title: Contracts & Finance Officer

Company: Ashdown People


Job description: Project Cost Analyst – Major Infrastructure Projects | 9 Month Contract| $500-$650p/d + Super

• $500-$650 p/d + Super
• Sydney Based
• 9-month Contract/Full-time

About the RoleA leading NSW Government agency is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to support the financial delivery of major infrastructure programs, including a high-profile renewable energy initiative.
This is a key contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to one of the state’s most important infrastructure portfolios. You will work closely with project teams to manage cost attribution, forecasting, reporting, and supplier payment processes, ensuring strong financial control across all phases of delivery.Key accountabilities include:

• Assist with the development and implementation of systems to track and report on actual and forecast costs across a large project portfolio.
• Review, process, and manage monthly supplier payments in collaboration with the Contracts Manager.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budget, identifying risks and proposing remediation strategies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, submissions, and briefings for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with government financial policies and procedures and support project teams in applying them consistently.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience supporting project finance functions across large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, accruals and cost reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Understanding of procurement processes and financial compliance in a government or complex project environment.

Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People

• 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
• Get paid weekly
• Rated 4.9/5 on Google Reviews with over 900 5⭐ reviews for candidate feedback this year
• Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors
• Consistent communication & transparency
• Please apply if you are interested. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any question, email me on [email protected]

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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:03:41 GMT

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