Finance Coordinator

Ausgrid; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Discount health insurance

Study assistance

Secondments

Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking a Finance Coordinator at its head office in Sydney. The role supports asset management, capital expenditure programs and project-related investment outcomes with strong governance and financial control.

It offers a hybrid work model, a 12-month fixed-term contract and a base salary with superannuation. You will deliver timely financial administration, analysis and reporting across the business.

Qualifications

• Diploma/advanced certificate in accounting, finance, business or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification or working towards.
• Experience in audit, risk, financial controls, assurance or governance-focused finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain financial reports, reconciliations and schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end activities including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist capital expenditure reporting, project accounting and asset-related activities.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support asset management and investment decisions.
• Investigate financial data discrepancies, reconciliations and anomalies; ensure issues are resolved.
• Maintain accurate records, workpapers and audit trails in line with standards and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma or advanced certificate in accounting/finance/business

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

• $119,986 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• 12-month Fixed Term Full-time role | Hybrid Work
• Based at our Head Office in Haymarket

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

We’re looking for a Finance Coordinator to join our team and provide high-quality financial support, analysis and reporting that helps drive informed business decisions. In this role, you will be supporting financial activities associated with asset management, capital expenditure programs and project-related investment outcomes across the business.

As the Finance Coordinator, you'll play an important role in delivering accurate financial administration, reporting and analysis while maintaining strong financial controls and governance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining financial reports, reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Supporting month-end and year-end activities, including preparation and processing of journals, accruals, prepayments, allocations and supporting documentation within agreed timetables
• Supporting capital expenditure reporting, project accounting and asset-related financial activities.
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to support asset management and investment decision-making.
• Investigating financial data discrepancies, reconciliations and transaction anomalies, ensuring issues are appropriately resolved.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, workpapers and audit trails in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to coordinate reporting inputs, audit requests and financial deliverables.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and data quality.

What you bring to the role

You are a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information. You're comfortable working independently, building relationships with stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant diploma, advanced certificate or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards completion).
• Demonstrated experience in audit, risk, financial controls, assurance or governance-focused finance roles.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, financial reports and supporting documentation within established governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances and interpret financial information.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience using enterprise financial systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to maintaining high standards of financial control and accuracy.

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Experience gained within a Big Four accounting firm or a large professional services environment.
• Exposure to utility, energy, infrastructure, construction or other asset-intensive industries.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team***********@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 6 November 2026

(please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.