Finance Manager: Renewable Energy, Multi-Entity Growth

The Polyglot Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polyglot Group, on behalf of a growing international renewable energy business, seeks a proactive Finance Manager in Sydney. You will lead multi-entity accounting for Australian assets and collaborate with an international finance team to drive accurate reporting for Australian operations.

Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will oversee month-end closes across Australian entities, support group consolidation, ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and GST/BAS, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification preferred.
• 5–8 years of financial accounting and reporting experience in Australia.
• Experience with group consolidation and intercompany reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and GST/BAS.
• Ability to manage deliverables independently with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing across multiple Australian entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and adjustments.
• Deliver financial reporting packages for local management and Group Finance.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure compliance with AASB and policies.
• Review BAS/GST obligations and support tax reporting with external advisers.
• Coordinate annual audits and respond to auditor queries.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting (AP/AR/GL) and coach junior staff.
• Collaborate to standardise finance operations across Australian entities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Group consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

GST/BAS knowledge

Job description

The Polyglot Group, on behalf of a growing international renewable energy business, seeks a proactive Finance Manager in Sydney. You will lead multi-entity accounting for Australian assets and collaborate with an international finance team to drive accurate reporting for Australian operations.

Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will oversee month-end closes across Australian entities, support group consolidation, ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and GST/BAS, and coach