ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
South Melbourne location
Career Development Opportunities
Come join a growing finance function
The Opportunity
The Group Finance Manager, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, plays a pivotal role in leading the management accounting and finance function for the Group’s core business. Overseeing a team of three direct reports, this role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting.
A key focus is on proactive business partnering to drive improved financial performance and support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement. Together with the Senior Finance Manager, the Group Finance Manager ensures the finance function adds real value across the business.
Key responsibilities:
Provide expert interpretation of legislation, accounting standards, and policies, and develop tailored, organisation-specific financial policies.
Deliver strategic financial advice and insights to senior leadership, ensuring business planning and new initiatives are informed by sound accounting implications.
Lead the development of comprehensive budgets and forecasts aligned with organisational procedures and sector standards.
Analyse financial data, assess funding impacts, and identify trends to support strategic planning and enhance organisational capability.
Recommend and implement improved audit, compliance, and financial risk controls, while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance financial systems and processes.
Required Skills and Competencies
Experience in management accounting, with a solid understanding of project-based accounting and complex, multi-entity consolidations.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI and reporting tools is highly regarded.
Possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Thrive in fast-paced, complex environments with the ability to manage competing priorities; CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
