Total 2 job vacancies by NEXTDC

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We are entering an exciting growth phase focused on cutting-edge data centre construction. We aren't looking for someone to just "crunch numbers" - we are looking for a Finance Business Partner who can act as a vital bridge between our business units, finance and senior management. 

While this position encompasses the end-to-end project accounting function, expertise in Capital budgeting and forecasting is the cornerstone of the role. In this role, you won't just manage data; you will refine our forecasting and transform complex project information into a meaningful narrative that drives high-level decision-making and real impact across the organisation. 

What will you do:  

• Manage all project accounting activities, including monthly project journals, accruals, cost adjustments and reallocations, budget transfers, and project financial close  
• Coordinate and support day-to-day project-level financial transactions, including project setup, cost code maintenance, progress claim reconciliations, procurement support, and invoice payment workflow approvals  
• Maintain project master data across all relevant systems, including project codes, project-level cost codes, and associated general ledger accounts  
• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of actual project expenditure and commitments against approved project budgets  
• Lead monthly project budget reviews with Project Managers and provide expenditure reforecasts as inputs into month-end reporting processes  
• Prepare and deliver project-level capital expenditure forecasts as part of the annual corporate planning process  
• Collaborate with the Fixed Assets team to ensure work-in-progress balances are reconciled monthly and transferred to the Fixed Assets Register for timely depreciation  
• Partner with project delivery teams to establish and maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, and governance requirements  
• Act as a key liaison between Finance and the business for project accounting matters, including capital expenditure forecasts for insurance premiums, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting, and internal and external audit requirements  
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as assigned by the manager  

About you  

The preferable candidate will be a disciplined finance professional who thrives in a capital-intensive environment and possesses a natural aptitude for financial technology. 

• Proven experience in complex financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting within construction, infrastructure, or a similar capex-heavy industry. 
• Passionate about efficiency and "working smarter." You possess advanced skills in Power tools and you enjoy using them to streamline large datasets and automate manual processes. 
• Ability to manage high-volume data with precision to create clarity and efficiency. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate financial outcomes clearly to non-finance audiences. 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on continuous process improvement and the adoption of emerging financial technologies. 
• Comfortable with change and excited by the prospect of using AI and new technologies to stay ahead of the curve. 

As a Construction Project Director within NEXTDC’s Colocation Development team, you will hold full accountability for the successful delivery of major data centre developments.   

This senior leadership role spans the entire project lifecycle – from design finalisation, procurement, construction and operational handover.  You will set the standard for safety and excellence, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects to achieve scope, budget, schedule, and quality outcomes.   

Acting as the Principal’s Representative, you will manage critical stakeholder relationships, ensure safety and governance compliance and risk frameworks are firmly embedded, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.  Your leadership will empower teams, foster innovation, and achieve excellence across all aspects of project delivery.     

Reporting to the Head of Capital Works and assisting the Chief Development Officer – Colocation, and the Chief of Engineering & Design, the Development Director will have extensive experience in the construction of data centres or similar facilities, including a strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure, with a proven ability to safely deliver projects, on time, on budget, and to high quality, while achieving business case objectives.      

This role may be offered at either Project Director or Senior Project Manager level, depending on the candidate’s experience. 

We highly prefer candidates with backgrounds in pharmaceutical, hospital, defense, laboratories or other mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Leadership & Safety – Embed a safety-first culture, championing zero harm throughout design, construction and operations.   
• Governance & Risk – Establish and implement governance frameworks, oversee compliance, and proactively manage risk registers.   
• Financial & Commercial – Lead project budgets, cashflow, procurement strategies, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment to business objectives.   
• Programme Delivery – Direct the overall development programme, optimise timelines, monitor progress, and drive corrective action to accelerate outcomes.   
• Design & Authorities – Oversee design finalisation, authority approvals, and regulatory compliance, maintaining strong stakeholder and community engagement.   
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as key interface for customer, internal and external stakeholders, providing clear reporting and ensuring alignment to business goals.     
• Innovation & Improvement – Mentor teams, drive accountability, and embed continuous improvement in design, programme, safety and cost methodologies.