Finance Manager

• Leading Australian Renewables & Infrastructure Group | Sydney CBD
• Newly created role | Hands-on leadership role reporting into an outstanding Head of Finance
• Manage a high performing team with a focus on financial reporting and process improvement

The Opportunity

A leading Australian renewables and infrastructure group backed by a respected global investment manager is entering its next phase of growth and strengthening its finance capability. With a collaborative leadership team and a growing portfolio of high-quality assets, the business is focused on building a modern, insight-led finance function that underpins performance, accountability and long-term value creation.

As Finance Manager, you will lead the accounting and reporting function whilst managing a high-performing team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will oversee month-end close, statutory reporting and compliance, whilst driving process improvements and embedding best practice. Acting as a key business partner to the broader business, you will ensure financial integrity, deliver timely insights and support both performance and strategic decision-making.

The Challenge

As a critical member of the finance leadership team your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a high performing team across all aspects of financial reporting, compliance and governance
• Overseeing the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, and review of financials
• Delivering accurate and timely financial and management reports with actionable insights
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal policies
• Supporting the annual audit process with complete and accurate reporting
• Driving process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, timeliness and efficiency across finance operations
• Partnering with the broader business and FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance management
• Acting as the key finance contact for operational teams, providing commercial advice and clear financial visibility
• Promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the team

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• CA/CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation
• Career beginnings in Big 4 or a leading mid-tier accounting firm, building a solid grounding in financial reporting and controls
• Proven leadership experience managing staff in a financial reporting environment
• Background in infrastructure, asset management, or adjacent project-driven sectors is highly regarded
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and compliance requirements
• Experience in driving process improvements and building robust financial governance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across finance and operations
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Lachlan Kiel for a confidential discussion on

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