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

Requirements

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.

Project Accountant / Commercial Analyst (AU Construction)