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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Finance Manager | Renewables

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Sydney

  • Leading Australian Renewables & Infrastructure Group | Sydney CBD
  • Newly created role | Hands-on leadership role reporting into an outstanding Head of Finance
  • Manage a high performing team with a focus on financial reporting and process improvement

The Opportunity

A leading Australian renewables and infrastructure group backed by a respected global investment manager is entering its next phase of growth and strengthening its finance capability. With a collaborative leadership team and a growing portfolio of high-quality assets, the business is focused on building a modern, insight-led finance function that underpins performance, accountability and long-term value creation.

As Finance Manager, you will lead the accounting and reporting function whilst managing a high-performing team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will oversee month-end close, statutory reporting and compliance, whilst driving process improvements and embedding best practice. Acting as a key business partner to the broader business, you will ensure financial integrity, deliver timely insights and support both performance and strategic decision-making.
  
The Challenge

As a critical member of the finance leadership team your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading a high performing team across all aspects of financial reporting, compliance and governance
  • Overseeing the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, and review of financials
  • Delivering accurate and timely financial and management reports with actionable insights
  • Maintaining fixed asset registers and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal policies
  • Supporting the annual audit process with complete and accurate reporting
  • Driving process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, timeliness and efficiency across finance operations
  • Partnering with the broader business and FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance management
  • Acting as the key finance contact for operational teams, providing commercial advice and clear financial visibility
  • Promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the team

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA/CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation
  • Career beginnings in Big 4 or a leading mid-tier accounting firm, building a solid grounding in financial reporting and controls
  • Proven leadership experience managing staff in a financial reporting environment
  • Background in infrastructure, asset management, or adjacent project-driven sectors is highly regarded
  • Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and compliance requirements
  • Experience in driving process improvements and building robust financial governance
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across finance and operations
  • Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Maxime Moffroid for a confidential discussion on 0429 927 270.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270