About this role

This award-winning, international practice in Melbourne's CBD is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Project Coordinator/Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with key leadership supporting Principals and Project Leads through managing, planning, coordinating and organising business-related functions of an architectural project. You will learn and review practices and processes with a continuous improvement lens and, in conjunction with the Australian Commercial Director, implement a strategy to bring best practice project management knowledge and skills to the firm. You will work with a fun, collaborative, supportive team in this role.

Key Responsibilities Overseeing project controls effectiveness and working closely with project leads to create and maintain project plans for effective resourcing Supporting the project leads in the management of projects financial risks, monitoring and advising on project trends and requirements Scheduling and attending regular project review sessions to review projects with Project Principals/Leads Ensuring accurate information regarding time and revenue is associated with the correct phase in the correct project Developing knowledge regarding unique project fee structures and creating of project invoices Forecast updates and cashflow management, including sub-consultants. Support the development of best practice project management
Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other work-related degree or equivalent experience preferred 3+ years of finance/project management/project accounting experience preferably in a large corporate Exposure to accrual accounting methodology and a firm understanding of project financial systems Proven numerical and analytical abilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong communication/influencing skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail Ability to work with initiative and communicate clear and concise data to cross functional teams Experience and knowledge working in a construction industry or professional services organisation preferred
Benefits & Culture A fantastic CBD based studio Opportunity to work on world-class projects Collaborative and supportive office environment Career development opportunities Be invested in and valued