Contract type Regular / Permanent Who we are SUEZ is a global leader in the water and waste management sectors. For more than 160 years, we have been operating across 40 countries, employing over 45,000 people — all united by a single objective: to protect our resources and improve quality of life wherever we operate. In Australia, SUEZ provides access to drinking water for more than 14 million people and wastewater treatment services for an additional 3.5 million. Our core services include Design & Build, Operations & Maintenance, Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT), and a variety of long-term partnership models. What you will be doing We have an exciting opportunity for an established Finance Manager to support the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant (PSDP) within our Operations & Maintenance Alliance. Reporting to the Alliance Manager, this highly autonomous position will manage a significant yearly budget and is pivotal to the financial and commercial success of the plant. This role goes beyond BAU accounting; it’s a transformation-focused position that will lead the rebuild and improvement of reporting tools and processes. You will lead the delivery of accurate financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that supports informed decision-making. You will be accountable for Contractual Finance, understanding the O&M contract to manage invoicing, cost recharge mechanisms, and client reporting. You will drive commerciality by proactively working with the leadership team to improve margin and identify opportunities to optimise the contract baseline. You will serve as the primary financial interface with the client, Alliance partners, and internal stakeholders (from site-level operators to the Executive team), fostering transparency and trust. This role requires a forward-looking approach, impacting both current month performance and the long-term completion forecast. Who we are looking for You are an established and self-driven Finance Manager who thrives in a highly autonomous and challenging operational environment. You bring strong technical capability in core finance functions combined with exceptional commercial awareness and the drive to lead system change. A natural builder of relationships and highly adaptable, you communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from site teams to executives. Your background must include significant experience in Contractual Finance, demonstrating an ability to deeply understand and apply complex contract terms to commercial outcomes. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is essential, and CA/CPA qualifications are highly regarded. Experience with financial reporting systems and advanced Excel skills are necessary SUEZ is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islander people. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. BU: Water Division - Water Austalia CATEGORY: Management