Financial Management

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
An exciting opportunity for a Financial Management Business Partner has become available. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Management Services, this is a dynamic role focusing specifically upon supporting our Generation business.
This role will require you to partner closely with cost centre managers where you will influence, guide and support them to take an active role in relation to understanding and effectively managing their costs and cost drivers. You will also be responsible for month end and financial year end processing and reporting, facilitation of the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes and for developing and delivering insightful reporting that helps to drive disciplined financial management across the organisation.

**Key Responsibilities will include**:
Ongoing maintenance and review of finance structures, systems, processes and cost controls

Reconciliation of ledger and subledger balances

Coordinating, facilitating, interrogating, analysing, challenging and uploading operating expenditure budgets and forecasts

Analysing data and delivering timely, accurate and high quality reporting together with valuable insights to key stakeholders

Effectively identifying and communicating potential cost optimisation opportunities

Proactive management and mentoring of direct reports and other team members of the broader Finance Team

Engaging with operations personnel to support and develop their familiarity with accounting concepts, finance processes and general awareness of cost performance

Delivering superior levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders by responding to all reasonable requests within the agreed standards and timeframes

**We're looking for someone with**:
A Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or another Finance related field

CPA/CA qualifications or currently undertaking studies to obtain a professional membership to either of these organisations

Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within a large corporate environment

Advanced spreadsheeting and data analysis skills plus experience with ERP systems

Demonstrated understanding and experience with cost management and analysis software such as Workday

Familiarity with databases, SQL, data analysis and reporting tools such as PowerBI

Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to draw valuable insights from data

A proven ability to explain complex concepts simply, clearly and succinctly

Strong rapport building and communication skills. With a proven ability to exercise functional leadership, influence others and effectively communicate with personnel at all levels and from all backgrounds

Proven ability to establish and build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members who are in different geographic locations

Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring others in a team environment

Alignment with our values of Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage and Ownership

Snowy Hydro is a flexible, values-driven organisation. We know that a diverse workforce creates an environment for innovation and creativity and that an inclusive workplace creates a psychologically safe environment, where our people feel safe to challenge ideas and make better, more informed decisions.
We believe that a healthy and socially connected workforce leads to improved engagement, increased levels of resilience, more constructive and respectful interactions, and ultimately a safer and more productive place to work.