Chief Financial Officer

LMS Energy (LMS) is Australia’s largest emissions reduction company and the national leader in biogas-to-energy projects. Recently backed by Pacific Equity Partners (P.E.P.), Australia’s leading private equity firm, LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time Chief Financial Officer in Adelaide, SA.

LMS is Australia’s leading ‘at scale’ decarbonisation platform, owning and operating over 60 methane abatement and bioenergy projects. The successful applicant will play a key role in building on LMS’ unique market position and delivering on its mission to reduce methane emissions across the waste, agriculture, and resources sectors. LMS’ shareholders are unified in their passion for protecting the environment, treating people well and fostering a team-based culture underpinned by innovation, inclusivity and flexibility.

In this new position, you will collaborate with the executive leadership team, Board and other stakeholders to shape key financial decisions, optimise financial performance, and support the continued growth of LMS.

We are inviting applications from experienced and commercially astute financial executives with:

• The ability to develop and execute key financial strategies that align with the company’s objectives
• Strong technical knowledge for driving operating performance and capital allocation, risk management and executing funding strategies
• A leadership style that embodies collaboration, integrity, and professionalism as you lead a high-performing finance team through this exciting phase of growth and development.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision-making and resource allocation
• Develop and oversee LMS’ corporate risk management framework (including financial risks, including market risks, regulatory risks, and operational risks)
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements, regulatory compliance, and disclosure requirements
• Oversee appropriate Board reporting documentation and manage review of Board Papers for financial investment decisions
• Manage and forecast cash flow to support day-to-day operations, capital projects, and investment opportunities while optimising working capital
• Lead and mentor the finance and procurement teams, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting professional development
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including due diligence, contracts and commercial negotiations
• Implement cost-effective strategies and drive cost-saving initiatives to enhance profitability
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, monitoring relative legislative changes and facilitating the Company's expansion into new markets by ensuring legal compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Qualification with an Australian professional accounting body such as CA or CPA
• MBA or other relevant professional certification is desirable
• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the energy or waste sector or a related infrastructure or asset heavy industry
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Refined leadership and people management skills
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Regular intrastate and interstate travel
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS’ company values and culture.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2023, 96% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today!

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options that provide individualised and flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home, weekly wellbeing hour and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways. 
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day". 
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave. 
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence. 

For further inquiries, please contact Melissa Noonan on (08) 8291 90***for a confidential discussion. To apply, please email a resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability to **********@lms.com.au, quoting job reference COR-061-210324. Applications Close: COB Friday, 19 April 2024. 

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact **********@lms.com.au.