Finance Officer in Brisbane, Queensland at PEP Construction Management PTY LTD

Why join PCM? Build what comes next.

PEP Construction Management (PCM) is a specialist engineering and construction delivery business focused on utility scale energy and power infrastructure projects across Australia. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Private Energy Partners (PEP), established to deliver large, complex balance of plant and integrated construction scopes across battery energy storage, renewable generation, grid and data-related infrastructure.

PCM is a key delivery partner for Quinbrooks’s long-term pipeline of major energy infrastructure projects in Australia, including the Supernode Stage 3 project in Queensland (currently under construction). This offers a rare opportunity to join a business on an exciting growth trajectory and help shape the future of project delivery across Australia's energy transition.

Position Overview

PCM is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support the financial operations of the business, reporting to the General Manager of Finance.

This role is much more than processing.

You will be responsible for transactional finance support including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cashflow management, customer and supplier liaison, expense claim management and general finance support, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and insightful analysis that drives decision-making.

As a key partner to our operational and project teams, you will provide transactional finance expertise that helps optimise project performance and overall profitability.

About the role

As Finance Officer, you will be accountable for accurate and timely financial processing, strong internal controls and professional relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.

You will:

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices for payment in line with Delegations of Authority.
• Manage vendor relationships by addressing payment and account enquiries and resolving payment issues.
• Lead control and process initiatives to safeguard payment integrity and prevent fraud.
• Administer the Group’s EFTSURE payment platform.
• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up overdue accounts promptly.
• Reconcile AP, AR, vendor and customer accounts periodically to maintain accuracy.
• Complete timely reconciliation of company bank accounts.
• Assist with month end duties, including journal entries and the month end close.
• Assist with reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts as directed.
• Assist in monitoring daily cash balances and forecasting short-term cashflow requirements.
• Provide insights into cashflow trends to support decision making.
• Partner with Project Managers, Cost Control Engineers, Project Controls and Procurement teams.
• Support external auditors and advisors, helping to maintain compliance with statutory, tax and reporting obligations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing finance team.

About you

You are detail-oriented, analytical and passionate about getting the numbers right.

You enjoy working in fast-paced environments, thrive on collaboration and take pride in being a trusted finance partner to project and operational teams.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Finance Officer or finance support role in a fast-paced, medium to high volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of transactional financial processes, systems and workflows.
• Experience in finance within infrastructure contracting or construction environments, working closely with project and cost control teams.
• Proficiency in Xero, Procore and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• A deep commitment to financial controls and risk management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including liaising with external parties and presenting financial issues to non-financial audiences.
• High attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• The ability to interpret complex data into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with integrity and respect for confidentiality.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Long-term opportunities across major energy infrastructure developments.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to high-profile utility-scale energy projects.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business.
• A Brisbane-based role, splitting your time between PCM’s city office and projects sites as required.