AddressA new name, a bright pathway ahead
Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and New Zealand, and what matters most to them. We run hospitals and universities, we manage client data centres, we drive our customer's sustainability initiatives, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; Enabling communities to thrive.
Join us on the journey
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team. The Senior Business Partner is responsible for financial planning and analysis, financial target setting, forecasting, comprehensive variance analysis. The role is to provide strategic financial advice and guidance and to provide advice to support decision making.
What you'll do
The role has lots of creative scope:
- Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on all Finance related matters, providing guidance and support to leaders and employees.
- Facilitate the development of a culture of sustainable cost management.
- Drive working capital improvement through the Business Unit.
- Providing data-supported commercial & financial insights to the business.
- Experience with large data sets and system flows, with the ability to data mine.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modelling.
- Understand contract commercial framework for major projects, ensuring revenue recognition and invoicing aligns with the commercial framework.
- Support delivery and implementation of the financial strategic decisions and ensure performance objectives / outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes.
- Conduct regular reviews against plan / budget and forecast, taking action to ensure financial objectives achieved.
- Advise team members on financial, technical, and operational matters as required, and represent the financial position as required.
- Ensure team's capabilities are appropriate to achieve business goals, identify resource and skill gaps and develop strategies to bridge gaps.
What you'll bring
- Strong communication and influencing skills across functional and operational teams and with senior management.
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of leading analytical tools.
- Extensive budgeting and forecast modelling skills.
- Exceptional ability to identify and implement new processes.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and taxation practices.
- Ability and experience working with a range of systems including (not limited to) Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems and EPM systems.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required; Accounting/Business/Commerce based degree.
- Preferred CPA/CA with post graduate studies highly regarded (ie. MBA, Masters in Corporate Finance etc.)
More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for our business and our clients.
Why work for us?
Working for Downer, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you'll find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
