Head Of Reporting And Financial Planning

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Group Full time

**The Opportunity**

We're seeking a commercially astute and experienced finance professional to join our Energy & Utilities (E&U) division as the **Head of Reporting and FP&A**.
This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the Financial Controller - E&U and working closely with the EGM of Finance, COO E&U and General Manager Finances across multiple lines of business. Based in Sydney, you'll lead a small high-performing team and oversee all reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis activities.

You'll also play a key role in developing and standardising financial reporting and analysis across a diverse portfolio of design, build, operate and maintain projects on critical assets and utilities networks.

**What You'll Do**

In this role, you will:

- Lead and oversee the full financial reporting cycle (management, statutory and audit deliverables)
- Manage budgeting and forecasting across the E&U division and support financial insight through variance analysis and performance reviews
- Partner with senior executives to drive commercial outcomes through timely, accurate and strategic financial information
- Coordinate ERP and reporting structures (OneStream, SAP, JDEGs) for consistent reporting and business insights
- Guide and support a small team and contribute to capability development and operational integration across business lines

**What We Offer**
- Exposure to executive leadership and a clear path to future career growth
- Supportive culture focused on collaboration, wellbeing, and development
- Access to Downer's award-winning leadership development programs including **THRIVE**and **EmpowHER**:

- Dedicated internal mobility team enabling long-term progression and cross-sector opportunities

**What We're Looking For**

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Commerce; CA or CPA essential
- Proven success in leading reporting and FP&A functions in large, complex environments
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams through change and growth
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (preferably OneStream, SAP, JDEGs)

**About Energy & Utilities**

Downer's Energy & Utilities business connects communities to critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. We provide end-to-end services in water, energy, telco, power generation and industrial sectors—blending technical capability, specialist engineering, and frontline operations.

We value the unique skills and experiences of our people and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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