Are you a Finance Leader that is looking for a role that has a social purpose and a positive impact for communities across Western Australia? This is a senior finance role where you get to put your financial skills and extensive experience to good use and help drive innovative and leading edge energy projects for the future of WA.
The Company
Our client is a forward-thinking energy provider that offers a working environment where a healthy culture is the norm. Reporting through to the CFO, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced, collaborative team to drive the financial strategy of the organisation and enjoy the wins together!
The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing and initiating the organisation's financial strategies. Working with a highly experienced internal team and key government stakeholders, you will support the financial management activities across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing the financial strategy including financial modelling, scrutinising business cases and concepts for proposed structures and new assets.
- Problem-solving and brainstorming proposed & existing projects, i.e. conduct stress tests, prepare solid business cases, offer alternative solutions, ensure that financials are aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.
- Discussing and reviewing asset replacements and existing infrastructure projects to ensure continued financial alignment with the business strategy.
- Supporting the development of the corporate strategy, including meetings with Treasury, Executives and Stakeholders, providing input and advice as required.
- Providing strong leadership and direction to ensure that key objectives are met. Ensuring all parties are armed with appropriate financial information to gain optimal outcomes.
- Preparing and delivering presentations to the Board of Executives.
- Providing representation on behalf of the CFO and the financial team at external meetings, functions, and conferences.
- Preparation of reports, budgets, and audit reviews.
About You
- A forward-thinking individual that will embrace new technology to help improve financial modelling and strategy of the business, i.e. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this can be introduced and used to support existing systems.
- The ability to see the bigger picture and provide a sound, holistic view of the financial landscape of the business.
- Have the confidence to challenge business cases and offer alternative financial solutions that align with the business strategy.
- Possess first-class problem-solving skills and are outcome-focused.
- Can be creative and nimble where required if funding is limited on specific projects.
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to present and articulate difficult concepts in layman's terms to your audience.
- Be collaborative, have a good sense of humour, and is looking for a good working environment.
- Be committed to making a difference for the wider community of WA and how your contribution as Senior Finance Manager will directly impact this piece with your contributions.
Essential
- A degree in accounting, finance, commerce or equivalent.
- Extensive experience working in a financial/accounting role where you have worked across financial structuring on large-scale infrastructure/utility-scale projects.
- Financial investment modelling experience.
- Risk management experience.
- Treasury management and financial governance experience.
- Familiar with mergers and acquisitions.
- Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of leading and mentoring a financial team.
- Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
- Full working rights in Australia - visa sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the energy sector, infrastructure, government related industries on large projects.
If you are looking for a new challenge and keen to have an impact on future energy projects in WA, then contact me, Paula Dennison +61 410 284333 or email me
Interviews will be taking place imminently.
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