Finance Manager - Qube Energy

Qube; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qube Fit program

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Qube is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to join a leading oil and gas business. This is a key leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and business partnering across operations and capital projects.

You will work closely with senior leaders to provide clear financial insight to support performance, governance, and strategic decision-making in a complex, asset-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven finance leadership experience in capital-intensive industries such as oil & gas, energy, or mining.
• Strong capability in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
• Experience supporting operational teams and large-scale capital or asset-based projects.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication with non-finance leaders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel/financial modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across cost centres.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and project teams to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Monitor operating expenditure, capital projects and cash flow; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver variance analysis and management reporting to executives.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and financial processes across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation of processes.
• Support audit, tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee project accounting, asset-related reporting and cost allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial analysis

ERP systems

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Job description

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports. Qube Energy/Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports. Qube Ports is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.

ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Qube is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager to join a leading oil and gas business. This is a key leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and business partnering across operations and capital projects. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide clear financial insight to support performance, governance, and strategic decision-making in a complex, asset-intensive environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across operational cost centres.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and project teams to provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support.
• Monitor operating expenditure, capital projects, and cash flow, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver variance analysis and management reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and financial processes across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes through automation.
• Support audit, tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee project accounting, asset-related financial reporting, and cost allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while driving continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles, ideally within oil and gas, energy, mining, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong capability in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
• Experience supporting operational teams and large-scale capital or asset-based projects.
• Sound understanding of internal controls, compliance, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance leaders.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel or financial modelling tools will be highly regarded.

BE SAFE

is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership.