Finance Business Partner Lead

6 months ago

Sydney, Australia SMEC Full time

Key leadership role that guides financial success of projects/business unit
- Global multi-discipline engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and iconic Transport, Water, Environmental and Energy projects
- Friendly and dynamic working environment, ideal for a natural collaborator

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to sustainability, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The Role

We are seeking to engage experienced Financial Business Partner Leads for 3 newly created positions in our Infrastructure & Energy business. Each Business Partner will look after their own Business Unit across Transport, Water & Environment and Energy.

In these roles, the successful Financial Business Partners will be responsible for financial leadership and support for the global business ensuring a high standard of project finance data for all projects and best practice in project control.

This is achieved by working in collaboration with the Business Unit leadership team to maximise performance of the sector by overseeing all financial matters including reporting, analysis, budgets and forecasts, financial modelling for key projects, operational efficiencies and enhancing financial and business processes, including commercial risk management and system improvements.

This position will work with Finance leads across the Group to provide the financial oversight for the Sector as well as being a member of the ANZ Region’s finance team and supporting this team with key finance activities.

These opportunities can be based out of our Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Manage detailed and accurate financial data for the Business Unit globally to facilitate timely reporting and enable informed business decisions including analysis of Commercial, Financial and Project Performance;
- Build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally to contribute to effective client relationship management;
- Provide mentoring and support to Infrastructure
- + Energy Finance team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development;
- Active involvement in strategic initiatives and projects to achieve an efficient, balanced and sustainable business.

Suitable applicants will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of corporate finance, governance, and performance management principles;
- Strong financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, reporting and legal issues;
- Sound knowledge of accounting practices and standards, gained through practical experience, qualification, and personal development;
- Relevant knowledge of contemporary financial management systems and audit processes;
- Sound leadership skills and a proven track record of successful people management;
- Working knowledge of contracts and insurance;
- Provides leadership and mentoring to finance professionals across the business;
- Builds trusting and productive internal and external client relationships.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Link to benefits:
Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and

thought leaders


We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive in

novation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Learn more about SMEC:
How to Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world

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