Finance Manager

About Us and Our Culture

Jemena is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘to hear, listen and think’. We are an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day. 

We focus on being fun, supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking people at Jemena. Be part of a culture with genuine people leaders that encourage your growth, continuous improvement and new ways of working. We empower our people to reach their potential. Prioritising our employees’ wellbeing, equal opportunities, along with empowering a fully diverse and fulfilled workforce is key.

Our people are our greatest asset so having various flexible working options, remote working, paid parental (primary & partner) leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits, is a key foundation to our success. We also have an array of well-being options to support our people. Jemena & Zinfra are certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace. We are also an endorsed employer of Work180 – Jobs For Women. We are passionate about what we do, and we are proud of who we are.

An overview of our role:

Are you a seasoned finance professional seeking an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact? We're seeking to hire an experienced professional to fill a pivotal role as Finance Manager in our Services and Projects market, formerly known as Zinfra.

Based across two main sites (Keysborough and Glen Waverley), the Finance Manager will use their commercial finance experience in order to support the delivery of our financial objectives. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our operational team on our critical Victorian network service contract.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Strategic Influence: Leverage your commercial finance expertise to drive financial objectives and shape business strategy.
• Business Partnership: Forge effective relationships with operational counterparts, enhancing collaboration and fostering a results-driven culture.
• Performance Enhancement: Identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and maximize productivity, contributing to enhanced financial performance.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a dynamic setting, tackling complex service agreements and actively contributing to operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Ensure accuracy and completeness of month-end reporting, forecasting, and budgeting deliverables for the contract.
• Analytical Insight: Conduct in-depth review and analysis of financial results, enhancing metrics measuring revenue and cost drivers.
• Operational Collaboration: Engage with Operations Managers to provide timely, cost-effective support and insightful business analysis.
• Strategic Financial Management: Drive contract margin improvement, cost control and business improvement initiatives,.
• Team Leadership: Oversee finance team deliverables, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

About you:

• Proven Expertise: Demonstrated success in business partnering and financial management, with a focus on driving performance.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills that addresses root-causes and translates into actionable insights.
• Strategic Vision: Forward-thinking approach with a focus on continuous improvement and adding value to organisational processes.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and driving outcomes.
• Qualifications: Relevant Financial or Accounting degree, plus CPA or CA accreditation

We provide you:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
• primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
• numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
• annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We understand and value the multiple strengths and contributions of a diverse workforce, the ability hybrid where possible, and our Reconciliation Action Plan is demonstrated commitment to employment, business, and partnership opportunities with Australia’s First Peoples. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability and LGBTQIA+.  When you join Jemena, you become part of our diverse, inclusive and passionate team, where you can be your committed self. 

Recruitment Process:

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks, national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.