Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Our client is a growing international renewable energy business with a strong pipeline of projects across Australia. They have continued to expand their local presence and build a high-performing team to support their long-term growth ambitions in the Australian market.

Due to continued business growth, they are seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join their growing Australian Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Lead, this role offers excellent exposure to multi-entity financial reporting, renewable energy project accounting, and collaboration with an international finance team, while playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business's Australian operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes across multiple Australian entities, including project SPVs.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting packages for local management and Group Finance.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve routine reporting issues and ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Group accounting policies.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Review BAS/GST reporting and other applicable Australian tax compliance obligations.
• Support corporate income tax reporting and related matters in collaboration with external tax advisers.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, including audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to auditor queries.

Finance Operations & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities performed by team members, including AP/AR, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior finance team members.
• Support the integration and standardisation of finance operations across the business's Australian entities.
• Collaborate with the Finance Lead, Australia, Group Finance and other stakeholders to resolve accounting matters, communicate progress and escalate significant issues.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified (CA preferred).
• 5-8 years of strong working experience in financial accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting within an Australian business environment.
• Experience in group consolidation, intercompany accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, GST/BAS and relevant statutory reporting requirements.
• Ability to independently manage accounting and reporting deliverables, prioritise competing deadlines and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, property development or other project-based industries.
• Experience with project SPVs, intercompany financing arrangements and development expenditure.
• Experience supporting external audits and coordinating with tax advisers.
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting procedures or finance systems.
• Fluent Mandarin language skills are essential for effective communication with the overseas head office.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international renewable energy organisation.
• Broad exposure to complex multi-entity and project-based accounting.
• A genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role and influence business growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long-term career development within a high-growth sector.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex accounting challenges and contributing to a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your finance career.