Project Accountant / Commercial Analyst (AU Construction)

Position : Commercial & Project Administration Analyst Salary : PHP 85,000 - 120,000 per month (negotiable depending on experience) Working Hours & Conditions : Aligned with Australian hours; full-time - remote OVERVIEW : We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Commercial & Project Administration Analyst to support our leadership team with financial forecasting, project reporting, budgeting and administration. This role will work closely with directors, project managers and the finance team to provide visibility across project performance, budgets and business operations, helping ensure projects remain profitable, well-resourced and delivered on time. RESPONSIBILITIES : Commercial & Financial Reporting : Prepare weekly and monthly management reports Track project profitability and margins Monitor budgets against actual project costs Prepare variance analysis and identify cost overruns Assist with forecasting revenue and project cash flow Produce dashboards for management reporting Project Costing & Forecasting : Assist with project budgeting from commencement through completion Forecast labour, plant and material costs Monitor committed costs and project expenditure Track subcontractor and supplier costs Prepare project performance reports for management Assist Project Managers with financial reporting requirements Business Planning & Strategy : Support annual budgeting and business forecasting Analyse historical project performance Identify trends and opportunities to improve profitability Assist with pricing analysis for future tenders Provide commercial insights to support business decisions Project Administration : Maintain project registers and reporting documentation Assist with contract administration Track project milestones and key deliverables Coordinate documentation between office and project teams Maintain accurate project records and reporting systems Process Improvement : Improve reporting processes and internal workflows Develop reporting templates and dashboards Identify opportunities for automation Support implementation of new systems and procedures QUALIFICATIONS : Essential : 5+ years' experience in Commercial Administration, Management Accounting, Project Controls or Financial Analysis Strong budgeting and forecasting experience Experience supporting construction, engineering or infrastructure businesses Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Excellent analytical and reporting skills Strong written and verbal English communication High attention to detail Ability to work independently Highly Desirable (preferred but not required) : Experience with: Job costing Project forecasting Construction reporting Xero MYOB Power BI Microsoft 365 ERP or construction management software Procore Jobpac Viewpoint CHEOPS Buildlogic (or similar construction ERP platforms) IDEAL CANDIDATE : The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys understanding the commercial side of construction projects. They'll be comfortable working with numbers, analysing project performance, preparing reports for leadership and supporting project managers with accurate financial information. They'll be proactive, commercially aware and able to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability across the business.