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RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Senior Finance Manager oversees accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and financial controls for company's renewable energy projects. This role works closely with the development, construction, and operations teams, acting as one of the main points of contact for all accounting matters.

RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Senior Finance Manager oversees accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and financial controls for company's renewable energy projects. This role works closely with the development, construction, and operations teams, acting as one of the main points of contact for all accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger activities for the Australian business and projects
• Ensure compliance with Australian GAAP and IFRS, including complex areas (e.g., derivatives, revenue)
• Prepare and review internal and audited external financial statements
• Handle quarterly IFRS reporting for group consolidation
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely regulatory filings
• Monitor contracts for proper accounting treatment
• Provide financial reports and metrics for decision-making
• Manage balance sheet accounts (fixed assets, receivables, payables)
• Coordinate with Finance/Treasury on cash flow, debt, and forecasting
• Collaborate with RWE's global renewables accounting team
• Act as main contact for accounting queries
• Work with internal departments and the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to ensure efficient, high-quality processing
• Identify and resolve process issues between business and SSC
  
  

Key Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination
• Attention to detail
• Solid accounting and finance expertise
• Ability to enhance financial policies and processes
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA qualification with 5+ years' experience, ideally with Big 4 or major CPA firm
• In-depth IFRS and Australian GAAP knowledge; strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with audited financial statements and public company compliance
• Industry experience (wind, power, real estate partnerships) beneficial
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), invoice approval tools, and software implementation
• Cost-conscious and efficiency-driven
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Team player with integrity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset
  
  

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90309, application period: 31/07/2025 .

Any questions? Contact HR: Vanessa Binsch, vanessa.binsch@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive "Growing Green" investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.

To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesUtilities

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