Be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities
Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged
Hybrid role within a flexible working environment
About SMEC SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well‑established and growing organisation
The Role We are seeking to engage a
Finance Team Leader – Water & Environment
to join our ANZ finance team in one of our hub offices in
Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Reporting to the ANZ Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a team of finance professionals aligned to the Water & Environment business.
As a Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring that high quality advice and support is provided to key stakeholders in relation to finance within the Water & Environment business. This position will support the business unit in relation to project governance, joint ventures, alliances, financial auditing and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of finance professionals to facilitate support to the Water & Environment business in Australia, NZ and UK offices
Oversee project financial budgeting, planning, and performance analysis.
Manage project creation, ensuring policy compliance and risk escalation.
Provide financial analysis, including cost allocation and scenario analysis.
Handle lock‑up management and documentation.
Offer commercial guidance to minimize risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Support major projects and joint ventures with cost monitoring, and financial audits.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies for joint ventures.
Deliver finance training, manage system tools, and address financial queries and support.
About You
Tertiary qualification in Finance or Commerce
7+ years' experience in managing professionals in a similar corporate environment
Understanding of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures as well as dealing appropriately with confidential/sensitive information
Ability to establish strong business relationships within a group environment and beyond to ensure efficient delivery of outputs
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi‑disciplinary environment
Intermediate skills in Microsoft and financial applications, particularly SAP
What we offer:
Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
Ethical client base and project work
Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of in‑house programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
Purchased additional annual leave
Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
Wellbeing benefits
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