Finance Manager

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract - 15 Months (Mat Leave Cover); Hybrid Remote work model; Base Yourself in Sydney.

RES acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We\u2019re the world\u2019s largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we\u2019re tackling some of the world\u2019s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They\u2019re our most important asset so that\u2019s why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they\u2019re at. We can promise you to reward work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The Finance Manager leads a growing team at RES that oversees many financial responsibilities across the business. Working in partnership with the Head of Finance to ensure all finance-related matters for the RES Australia business and taking ownership of the delivery of financial requirements locally as well as working with our global locations.

The role will support the RES annual budget and continuous financial forecasting process, and all accounting matters. You will be responsible for ensuring your business units have accurate forecasts that outline the key risks and opportunities to the achievement of the budget and management of KPIs.

In addition, you will be responsible for managing RES Australia\u2019s treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management, while overseeing the accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments.

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and 3-year financial plans aligned with RES and national renewable energy targets.
• Deliver cashflow forecasts and distribution analyses, ensuring liquidity and compliance with treasury and banking requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and ensure adherence to RES\u2019s delegated authority limits, regulatory standards, and carbon trading schemes.
• Lead bank compliance activities including covenant monitoring, loan repayments, and guarantee management.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports, and KPIs.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely delivery of audit requirements.
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and alignment with RES\u2019s sustainability and diversity values.
• Conduct monthly training sessions focused on industry developments and policy changes.
• Act as a trusted advisor for escalations, proposals, and client matters.
• Maintain dynamic risk and opportunity registers to support business unit performance.
• Drive automation and process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
• Support ESG and Resolve initiatives through data-driven insights and performance optimisation.

• Strong technical accounting expertise with advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and ability to deliver insightful management reporting and dashboards.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage resources effectively, and deliver results under pressure.
• Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across development, construction, and operations.
• Expert knowledge of accounting standards relevant to renewable energy assets.
• Experience in infrastructure accounting and due diligence processes.
• Big Four background preferred, with renewables industry experience highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring teams of qualified and semi-qualified accountants.
• Strong stakeholder management and board presentation experience.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• High-level communication skills for engaging with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-through on delivery.

• A competitive bonus.
• Genuine flexible working.
• Generous and gender-neutral parental leave.
• 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance).
• Annual skin checks.
• Flu vaccinations.
• Eye care.
• Professional trade subscriptions.
• Professional body membership ($40 a month).
• 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.

We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.

Location: Sydney | Hours: Full time, 15-month contract

Reporting to: Head of Finance

The Interview: We want our candidates to perform their best at interview. If a traditional interview style does not suit you, or if you require assistance due to a disability, either physical or non-physical, please let us know.

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