Financial Management - Business Partner

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

An exciting opportunity for a Financial ManagementBusiness Partner has become available. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Management Services, this is a dynamic role focusing specifically upon supporting our Generation business. 

This role will require you to partner closely with cost centre managers where you will influence, guide and support them to take an active role in relation to understanding and effectively managing their costs and cost drivers. You will also be responsible for month end and financial year end processing and reporting, facilitation of the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes and for developing and delivering insightful reporting that helps to drive disciplined Financial Management across the organisation.

Our ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset and be able to communicate effectively with key operational stakeholders. They will be expected to gain an in-depth understanding of our operations and develop strong working relationships internally and externally to enhance company performance and cost management.

This is a pivotal role that can, by mutual agreement, offer flexible working arrangements, as Snowy Hydro appreciates the additional value such arrangements can bring to our business and to our employees. The successful candidate can choose to work primarily from Cooma, Melbourne or Sydney with relocation packages available. Irrespective of primary work location, regular travel to regional offices and assets will be essential to establish key stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Ongoing maintenance and review of finance structures, systems, processes and cost controls

• Reconciliation of ledger and subledger balances 

• Coordinating, facilitating, interrogating, analysing, challenging and uploading operating expenditure budgets and forecasts 

• Analysing data and delivering timely, accurate and high quality reporting together with valuable insights to key stakeholders 

• Effectively identifying and communicating potential cost optimisation opportunities

• Proactive management and mentoring of direct reports and other team members of the broader Finance Team 

• Engaging with operations personnel to support and develop their familiarity with accounting concepts, finance processes and general awareness of cost performance

• Delivering superior levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders by responding to all reasonable requests within the agreed standards and timeframes 

We're looking for someone with: 

• A Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or another Finance related field 

• CPA/CA qualifications or currently undertaking studies to obtain a professional membership to either of these organisations 

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within a large corporate environment

• Advanced spreadsheeting and data analysis skills plus experience with ERP systems 

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with cost management and analysis software such as Workday 

• Familiarity with databases, SQL, data analysis and reporting tools such as PowerBI 

• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to draw valuable insights from data

• A proven ability to explain complex concepts simply, clearly and succinctly 

• Strong rapport building and communication skills. With a proven ability to exercise functional leadership, influence others and effectively communicate with personnel at all levels and from all backgrounds 

• Proven ability to establish and build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members who are in different geographic locations

• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring others in a team environment

• Alignment with our values of Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage and Ownership 

Snowy Hydro is a flexible, values-driven organisation. We know that a diverse workforce creates an environment for innovation and creativity and that an inclusive workplace creates a psychologically safe environment, where our people feel safe to challenge ideas and make better, more informed decisions.

We believe that a healthy and socially connected workforce leads to improved engagement, increased levels of resilience, more constructive and respectful interactions, and ultimately a safer and more productive place to work.

If you're excited by the prospect of this opportunity, please apply now!