Finance Manager - Regulatory & Commercial

DMC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Recruitment is partnering with a large regulated infrastructure client to appoint a Finance Manager who will bridge regulatory and commercial finance on a daily basis.

You will own the financial models behind forecasting, regulatory submissions and business planning, analyse actuals and forecasts through both lenses, and lead a small team to improve reporting processes and controls while partnering with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Experience in both commercial and regulatory finance, ideally in utility or infrastructure.
• Advanced financial modelling skills required.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and how they shape commercial decisions.
• Ability to influence and challenge operational leaders and regulatory specialists.
• Track record of improving reporting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the financial models used for forecasting, scenario analysis, business planning and regulatory submissions.
• Analyse actuals and forecasts through both a commercial and a regulatory lens, flagging trends, risks and variances for senior leaders.
• Deliver regulatory financial reporting and submissions.
• Provide financial analysis, challenge and assurance on business cases and investment proposals.
• Strengthen reporting processes, controls and data integrity.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of three.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Regulatory finance experience

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Finance Manager - Regulatory & Commercial

• Large, regulated infrastructure business
• Bridge the gap between commercial and regulatory finance

• Large, regulated infrastructure business
• Bridge the gap between commercial and regulatory finance
• Circa $180,000 + Super + Bonus

A role for a finance leader who enjoys both commercial and regulatory work.

About the client DMC Recruitment is partnering with a large infrastructure client operating in a regulated environment. Regulatory finance is central to how the business plans, invests and reports, which makes this a high-impact role.

The role This team is the link between the operational business and the regulatory function. You’ll turn commercial decisions into regulatory outcomes, and make sure regulatory requirements are understood across the business. It suits someone who enjoys both commercial and regulatory finance and wants to use both every day.

You’ll own the financial models and reporting behind regulatory submissions, business planning and investment decisions.

What you’ll do

• Own and develop the financial models used for forecasting, scenario analysis, business planning and regulatory submissions
• Analyse actuals and forecasts through both a commercial and a regulatory lens, flagging trends, risks and variances for senior leaders
• Deliver regulatory financial reporting and submissions
• Provide financial analysis, challenge and assurance on business cases and investment proposals
• Strengthen reporting processes, controls and data integrity
• Lead, coach and develop a team of three

What you’ll bring

• CA or CPA qualified
• Experience across both commercial finance and regulatory finance, ideally in a utility or infrastructure business
• Advanced financial modelling skills
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and how they shape commercial decisions
• The ability to influence and challenge both operational leaders and regulatory specialists
• A track record of improving reporting processes and controls
• Team leadership experience