Finance Business Manager with Xero & Scoro Experience (AU Engineering Client, Dayshift, WFH-Philippines)

PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, WFH PHITLIPPINES

Job Description: Business Finance Manager

   (Construction & Engineering)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Business Finance Manager to provide strategic financial management and business performance support for a growing construction and engineering consultancy. This role goes beyond traditional accounting by delivering financial insights, operational reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support informed business

decisions. Working closely with the Managing Director, Accountant, and Operations Team, the Business Finance Manager will develop financial reporting frameworks, establish key performance metrics, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and provide strategic advice on business growth and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has experience working with Xero, Scoro, and Way We Do, along with a strong understanding of project-based financial management within the construction or engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Business Analysis

● Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.

● Develop executive dashboards highlighting key financial and operational KPIs.

● Analyze financial performance, profitability, cash flow, and project margins.

● Provide commentary and recommendations based on financial performance.

● Present financial reports to senior leadership with actionable insights.

Business Financial Advisory

● Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team.

● Recommend strategies to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.

● Develop financial models to support business planning and growth initiatives.

● Advise on pricing strategies, project profitability, and resource utilization.

● Support long-term financial planning and business forecasting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

● Develop annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts.

● Monitor actual performance against budget and explain variances.

● Assist department managers with budget planning and financial accountability.

● Produce rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Operational Performance & KPI Management

● Establish and monitor key business performance metrics, including:

      â—‹ Revenue growth

      â—‹ Gross profit margin

      â—‹ Net profit margin

      â—‹ Project profitability

      â—‹ Staff utilization

      â—‹ Chargeable hours

      â—‹ Work-in-progress (WIP)

      â—‹ Accounts receivable

      â—‹ Cash flow

      â—‹ Overhead costs (OPEX)

● Track performance quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year.

● Recommend improvements to operational and financial performance.

Operating Expense (OPEX) Management

● Conduct monthly reviews of operating expenses.

● Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

● Analyze overhead expenditure and recommend strategies to reduce costs.

● Work with department managers to improve budget adherence.

● Monitor business efficiency initiatives and measure outcomes.

Construction & Engineering Financial Support

● Analyze project financial performance and profitability.

● Review project budgets, cost forecasts, and resource allocation.

● Monitor project margins and identify commercial risks.

● Support project managers with financial reporting and decision-making.

● Develop financial reports tailored to engineering and construction consulting projects.

Systems Management