* Join one of the region’s largest employers
* Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
* Get the balance right with flexible working, no matter the role
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance & Business Performance Division.
Our Company
At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.
We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.
It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.
We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.
At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:
* Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
* 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
* Paid Community Service Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
* Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
Health & Wellbeing benefits including:
* Fitness passport
* Access to discounted health fund and health services
* Access to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours:
* 35 hour working week
* Reward and Recognition Program
* Base salary up to $119,890 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)
The Opportunity
As the Finance Business Partner you will work in conjunction with the Manager of Finance Business Partners to deliver strong commercial insight and understanding toward achieving strategic and operational business outcomes and improvements.
What you'll do:
* Support Finance Managers in preparing and presenting high‑quality, timely financial reports.
* Provide financial advice and partnering support to Business Managers in consultation with the Manager of Finance Business Partners, including preparing detailed forecasts and budgets where trends are analysed, business drivers understood, and proactive recommendations made.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and operational teams. Assist stakeholders interpret financial information, performance metrics, and key drivers of results.
* Provision of ad-hoc support and analysis on financial issues and projects as required, ensuring information is provided to support key business decisions.
* Assist Finance Managers to drive continuous process improvement. Identify efficiencies, streamline workflows, standardise approaches, and embed improved practices to enhance accuracy.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential Criteria:
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or an equivalent related discipline
* Experience in a management accounting/business partnering role including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting and variance
analysis
* Organised individual with a structured approach in daily duties to manage own workflow and priorities to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously with support of Manager and within your flexible working arrangement (if applicable)
* Ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to non-finance staff
* Team player and ability to establish strong relationships within the finance team and wider business
* Sound understanding of commercial business practices and principles including a proven ability to influence commercial outcomes
* Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines
* Proven high level of conceptual and analytical skills including a high level of proficiency with MS Excel and computer based financial systems.
Desirable Criteria:
* Have commenced studies for (or obtained) CPA or CA designation
Application Steps:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
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Application closing date: 19 April 2026
Contact : Stephy Davis (Recruitment Advisor) Phone :
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.