Senior Finance Manager

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Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Senior Finance Manager - Energy Solutions and Energy Networks

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Energy & Utilities | Based in Brisbane or Melbourne

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our Energy & Utilities Finance team at Downer. Reporting to the Head of Finance - Power Projects and Energy & Industrial, this role partners closely with multiple sub-LOB General Managers and operational leaders to deliver strategic objectives and strong financial outcomes across Energy Solutions and Energy Networks.

This is a key leadership role where you'll manage and develop a high-performing finance team, drive financial strategy and performance, and ensure effective controls are in place across a large, complex portfolio. You'll play a critical part in providing transparent, insightful financial reporting and building a performance-driven culture where deadlines are met, high-quality outputs are delivered, and continuous improvement is embraced.

It's an opportunity to make a real impact in a vital part of Downer's business, working alongside senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, growth, and operations.

What You'll Do

In This Role, You Will

Partner with General Managers and operational teams to establish strategic plans and deliver financial outcomes.Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering capability, cross-skilling, and career progression.Drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and controls, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and accuracy.Support distressed projects, providing strong financial oversight and recovery support.Work closely with Growth team to ensure that bids meet relevant financial criteria and that the feedback loop operates effectivelyOversee governance framework as a key part of business risk managementProvide meaningful forward-looking financial insights that drive decision making.Manage working capital processes including debtors, WIP conversion, and cash flow forecasting.Build a culture of performance, curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.What We're Looking For

We're Seeking a Commercially Astute Finance Leader With

A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce (CPA/CA required).10+ years' experience in financial/project accounting within large, complex organisations.Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing high-performing teams.Deep understanding of long-term contracts and commercial complexities.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across senior levels.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and significant exposure to ERP systems (JDE or SAP ideal).Experience with reporting/analytics tools (TM1, HFM; Power BI).Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, confident, and insightful commentary.What We Offer

At Downer, We Offer More Than Just a Role

Competitive remuneration with the security of a Tier 1 ASX-listed employer.Access to - discounts on financial, travel, and wellbeing offers.Leadership and development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER.A dedicated internal mobility program supporting career development and succession.Exposure to industry-leading projects with significant scale and complexity.About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities division delivers integrated services across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation. We connect communities with critical infrastructure and are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a better future for all Australians and New Zealanders.

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