Finance Manager

Ventia is seeking an experienced Finance Manger to join their Riggs and Well Services Business. The successful applicant will perform and oversee the financial performance & analysis and transactional finance activities for the energy drilling portfolio.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Toowoomba (preferred) or Brisbane (with some regular travel required to Toowoomba) and you will be joining Australia's largest provider of offshore drilling and well servicing, specialising in rig operations across Australia's oil, gas and mining industries.

Key Duties

• Maintain the general ledger, sub-ledgers and financial reporting systems
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting of actuals against forecast and budget; including clear and concise variance analysis, and reporting of risks and opportunities
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting requirements, inclusive of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Maintain detailed knowledge of financial aspects of contracts within the portfolio; including application of various commercial models
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the contract managers
• Take ownership of all financial processes and transactional data
• Drive business & process improvement initiatives - developing solutions and reducing time taken for administrative and repetitive duties
• Maintenance of SAP Data in line with contractual, cost control and billing requirements
• Submit customer invoices in line with contract terms; with a focus on efficient billing practices to minimize duration of billing cycle
• Proactively manage customer cash collection within contract terms

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
• Be surrounded by a respectful, supportive, and tenured team, as well as a manager who is focused on your professional growth and development
• You will become part of our Finance Academy initiative. This program brings together all Finance professionals across the business to partake in opportunities for continuous learning and training, mentoring programs, networking, and social events aimed at promoting career development and recognition
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

Skills and Experience

• Relevant Degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
• CA or CPA professional qualification desirable
• SAP experience is highly desirable
• Sound computer skills including MS Excel
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage, maintain, manipulate, and analyse multiple profit centres and large sets of data
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.
No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number: 157863