Finance Manager

ACCIONA

Finance Manager leading financial performance, governance, and strategic management for ACCIONA Agua's projects in Australia. Partnering with executive teams to drive commercial success.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting while providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership. Proficient in financial modeling, project accounting, and risk management within the infrastructure and construction sectors.

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Financial PlanningFinancial ModellingProject AccountingLeadership ExperienceERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingBudgetingPerformance ManagementCost ControlCommercial EvaluationsFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementCash Flow MonitoringPricing StrategiesAnalytical Capability

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersMentoring Finance Professionals

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureConstructionEngineeringUtilitiesFinancial Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management across a national portfolio.
Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership to support business growth and operational excellence.
Assess financial implications of business strategies, investment decisions, and project opportunities.
Drive financial discipline and accountability throughout the organisation.
Partner with Project Directors and Operations teams to monitor project performance and profitability.
Lead project financial reviews, cost control initiatives, and margin improvement strategies.
Deliver commercial insights and recommendations that improve project outcomes.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and project financing requirements.
Lead financial input into bids, tenders, and business development opportunities.
Develop financial models, pricing strategies, and commercial evaluations.
Assess financial and commercial risks associated with proposed projects and contracts.
Ensure financial reporting complies with Australian Accounting Standards and ACCIONA's global requirements.
Maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
Coordinate audit activities and support internal and external assurance requirements.
Lead and mentor finance professionals across multiple locations nationally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
Significant finance leadership experience within infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities, or related sectors.
Experience supporting major projects, operations, and tender processes.
Strong understanding of project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability.
Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving business outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance teams across multiple locations.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities