Finance Lead

We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.

The Opportunity

In this key leadership position, the Finance Lead will ensure the financial viability, efficiency, and compliance of the project by developing funding strategies, managing budgets, mitigating financial risks, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires extensive experience in structured financing, financial modelling, and collaboration with both public and private entities.

The Finance Lead needs to be motivated, hands on, winning with the team and seeing challenges as an opportunity for personal development.

Key responsibilities:

·       Input into development and implementation of the financial structure of the PPP, optimizing the balance between equity, debt, and public funding.

·       Analyse and advise on the financial impacts of PPP contract terms on UGL/CIMIC, including risk-sharing arrangements, concession agreements, and revenue streams.

·       Input into the PPP financial model/s as well create, maintain, and refine financial models as required to evaluate project feasibility, funding requirements, and long-term cash flow projections.

·       Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to identify risks and opportunities.

·       Use modeling outputs to inform key strategic decisions, including funding proposals and financial negotiations.

·       Input/involvement in preparations for financing presentations, term sheet negotiations, and due diligence processes.

·       Oversee the project budget and ensure adherence to approved budgets throughout the development phases.

·       Manage funding allocations for construction, operations, and maintenance.

·       Monitor expenditures, track progress against financial KPIs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

·       Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, such as exchange rate exposure, cost overruns, or funding delays.

·       Ensure compliance with all financial regulatory requirements, tax obligations, and project-specific financial terms.

·       Collaborate with legal teams to address financial implications in disputes, amendments, or renegotiations

·       Act as the primary financial interface between the private consortium, public authorities, lenders, investors, and internal teams.

·       Provide clear and regular reporting on financial performance, funding milestones, and risk management strategies to all stakeholders.

·       Maintain strong working relationships with project sponsors, ensuring transparent and timely communication.

·       Ensure compliance with UGL and CIMIC finance governance requirements, including developing reports as required.

Ideal attributes

The following Ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

•  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (essential).

• The Finance Lead needs to understand the financial activities associated with large PPP consortiums.

•  Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA (preferred).

• Senior finance management experience with minimum of 5 years of experience in leading financial roles on large-scale infrastructure or PPP projects.

•  Proven expertise in structured finance, financial modeling, and PPP financing structures.

• Strong track record in successfully raising funds through public and private partnerships.

Next Steps

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

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Why Join UGL?

• Flexible work options

• Discounts with major retailers

• Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts

• Leadership & Mentoring Programs

• Education assistance

• Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing

• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave

• 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL
We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.

• Community support and charitable causes

• Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs

• Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.