General Manager, Finance

Urban Utilities
AU - brisbane
November 16, 2024

General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)

There's No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU . Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced and collaborative General Manager - Finance to lead our finance department. In this newly created role, you will be instrumental in meeting our strategic and operational objectives, navigating complexities to ensure informed trade-offs that support our financial health and our commitment to customers. You will oversee a talented team that provides essential financial functions including financial control, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, pricing, and corporate governance. Through your leadership, you will foster a culture of financial performance and discipline whilst driving initiatives that promote long-term financial sustainability and customer affordability.

Responsibilities:

Financial sustainability and affordability:
Shape the long-term financial sustainability and customer affordability in line with organisational strategic objectives whilst addressing strategic challenges and trade-offs.
Financial performance and discipline:
Foster a culture of strong business performance and financial discipline. Drive initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Commercial and investment decisions:
Support commercial and investment decisions through strong financial acumen, building core commercial and analytical strength to ensure decisions create and deliver value.
Financial records and corporate reports:
Oversee the overall integrity and accuracy of financial records and external corporate reports of the organisation.
Stakeholder collaboration:
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing collaborative partnerships to deliver on the organisational strategy.

About you:

Experience:
20+ years' experience with proven track record of senior leadership roles in the finance function.
Strategic Leadership:
Ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies that balance financial sustainability with customer affordability, navigating ambiguity and responding to evolving challenges.
Financial Acumen:
Deep understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire finance teams, together with strong collaboration across the business.
Communication:
Strong ability to articulate financial strategies and insights to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support across the organisation.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Familiarity with the regulatory environment affecting water utilities, including pricing, governance, and compliance requirements.
Change Management:
Proven experience in leading change initiatives and driving operational efficiencies across the finance function and organisation.
Community Impact:
Driven to make a positive impact on our community, balancing financial performance with environmental and social responsibility.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline. Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).

How to apply:

Click on the 'Apply' link to complete your application. Please note applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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