$1,008 per day inclusive of super or plus GST Our client is a statutory NSW government body that oversees a private consortium and is building five renewable energy zones in NSW.
These are multi-billion dollar, major infrastructure undertakings.
The Greenfield Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) projects will connect solar, wind farms, and energy storage to the NSW electricity grid.
Role description: The Finance Senior Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the delivery of financial activities and services of the REZ, including: providing analysis and financial information and reports on budget, forecast, and financial year-end requirements; and providing expert advice to senior managers and staff on diverse and complex finance-related issues.
Responsibilities: Lead the production of detailed financial forecasts across the full life cycle of each project/program into planned monthly cash flows, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and full compliance with financial procedures is achieved.
Manage and develop systems to monitor and report on actual and forecast costs to manage the REZ's cost exposure, including variance analysis and commentary.
Interpret report outputs to create suitable improvement actions where appropriate.
Lead project cost management during month-end close, including receipt, analysis, and submission of accruals with supporting documentation and coordination of cashflow forecasting in consultation with project workstream leads and other stakeholders.
Provide and review financial information in submissions to the Transmission Acceleration Facility Investment Committee.
Ensure financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are effectively implemented and a robust financial control environment is in place.
Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, ensure compliance with contract protocols, and advise project leads on financial risks and solutions.
Collaborate with Workstream Leads and Contract Managers to review project cost assumptions and set up reliable structures, identify emerging issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide detailed regular or ad-hoc cost performance reports for the project controls team and the wider project team as requested.
Skills and Experience: Tertiary qualifications in Accounting.
CPA or CA qualification is an advantage.
Proven track record in cost control within an integrated project controls team in complex infrastructure projects over the entire project lifecycle, with knowledge of all project management disciplines, especially contract management.
Understanding of contract management, finance, budgeting, and reporting expectations of NSW Government.
Extensive experience in cost controlling or equivalent management responsibility in high-risk environments, with an understanding of risk management strategies and practices.
Consultant: Colin Massey Keywords: Accounting, Cost Accounting, NSW government, infrastructure, transmission, CPA, CA, cost control, engineering, variance analysis, management accounting, FP&A, cashflow, forecasting, reporting, project management, project controls, budgeting, statutory reporting, energy, renewable energy How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights.
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