Senior Financial Analyst

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in Adelaide.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role will provide independent assurance over project financial information across the business, helping ensure data is accurate, contract terms are applied correctly, and financial information flows consistently across systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, investigating discrepancies and turning complex financial information into clear, practical insights.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,200 people across Australia.

Our Finance team works closely with operational and commercial leaders across the business, supporting major projects and providing the financial insight, controls and assurance needed to drive strong business performance.

About the Role

As Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll work across project finance, commercial data and systems to independently validate financial information and identify areas of risk or improvement.

You’ll review project forecasts and actuals, validate standardised rates and supplier charges, investigate data flows between systems and provide ad-hoc financial modelling to support management decision-making.

A key part of the role will also involve tracking audit findings through to resolution, identifying process and automation improvements and building strong relationships with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Finance stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Validate standardised rate charges against contract terms.
• Review supplier agreements and actual charges to confirm accuracy.
• Conduct project audits across forecasts, actuals and financial performance.
• Review data flows between financial systems and ensure alignment with accounting policies.
• Build financial and cost models to support business decision-making.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Maintain findings and issues registers and track actions through to resolution.
• Review transactions for appropriate Delegation of Authority and identify potential unauthorised activity.
• Review master data integrity and associated controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and automation.
• Prepare analysis, reporting and presentation materials for senior management.
• Build strong working relationships across Projects, Commercial and Finance teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, accounting or a similar role.
• Strong experience building financial or cost models.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working across multiple financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy.
• Confidence working independently and challenging information when required.

What Will Set You Apart

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB 15, revenue recognition and project cost-to-cost/WIP concepts.
• Experience within construction, project-based or contract-driven environments.
• Understanding of contract structures, including cost-plus arrangements.
• Experience in project assurance, audit, controls or forensic analysis.
• Strong interest in process improvement, automation and better use of financial data.
• A high level of integrity, independence and professional judgement.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Gain exposure across major projects and a diverse national business.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and finance leaders.
• Influence improvements across financial controls, systems and processes.
• Use your analytical skills in a role that goes beyond traditional reporting.
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities.
• Access ongoing professional development through the MAC Learning Academy.
• Join a collaborative Finance team where your contribution is valued.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a commercially minded financial professional who enjoys investigating data, challenging assumptions and improving how financial information is used across a business, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and join McMahon Services.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.