Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager

SA Power Networks; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package negotiations

Novated lease or fleet vehicle

Up to $900 electricity reimbursements

Income protection

Parental Leave 18 weeks

Parental Leave 5 weeks

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager to lead statutory, ESG and owner reporting and to drive efficient finance operations across the group.

You will lead high‑volume transactional shared services, strengthen controls, streamline processes and mentor teams. This hands‑on leader will partner with the executive team to deliver accurate reporting and continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive culture across finance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting and CA/CPA qualification.
• Experience leading financial reporting and external audits, delivering timely owner reporting.
• Exposure to ESG reporting highly regarded.
• Experience overseeing finance shared services and R2R/O2C/A2R cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory, ESG and owner reporting for the Group.
• Oversee finance shared services teams and drive process improvements.
• Provide trusted financial advice to the Executive Team and stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor teams, fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Balance delegation with hands-on resolution of complex accounting matters.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

ESG reporting

R2R knowledge

Communication

Technical accounting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager

Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?

Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia –today and into the future.

About the role

Finance & Corporate Services is seeking a Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager with strong technical accounting expertise and demonstrated experience leading transactional shared services teams to deliver efficient and effective finance operations.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, you’ll lead the Group’s statutory, ESG and owner reporting, ensuring accurate, timely delivery of external and owner reporting obligations.

You’ll also oversee key finance shared services teams, strengthening financial controls, streamlining processes and driving continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality services across the finance function.

Combining technical expertise with financial insight, you’ll provide trusted advice to the Executive Team, Audit Committee, Owners and other key stakeholders. You’ll lead, coach and mentor teams across accounting operations and reporting, supporting career development and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where people feel comfortable sharing ideas and seeking guidance. As an approachable, hands‑on leader, you’ll balance effective delegation with stepping in to resolve complex technical matters, giving your team both the support and autonomy to succeed. You’ll also bring the team together to solve problems, improve processes and embrace automation.

Culture & benefits

At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated
• Salary Sacrifice benefits including novated lease or fleet vehicle
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• Income Protection Coverage
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships

About you

You’re a technically strong accounting professional with a Big 4 or mid-tier audit background and senior finance experience in commerce, with accountability for financial accounting, external reporting and transactional shared services. An approachable, hands‑on leader, you enjoy developing people, solving complex problems and finding better ways of working.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting with Professional Accounting Qualification (CA/CPA).
• Demonstrated experience leading financial reporting and associated external audit requirements, delivering accurate and timely owner reporting, with exposure to ESG reporting highly regarded.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards, provide practical technical advice and guide the resolution of complex accounting matters.
• Experience overseeing finance shared services, with a sound understanding of the record to report (R2R), order to cash (O2C) and acquire to retire (A2R) cycles.
• Experience in managing high-volume, process‑driven finance activities, with a focus on workflow, service delivery, process efficiency, standardisation, controls, quality and turnaround times
• Proven people leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring and supporting career development while building a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• A hands‑on leadership approach, knowing when to delegate, when to provide guidance and when to take ownership of complex or specialist work.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to explain technical advice, listen to different perspectives and constructively navigate challenge.
• Knowledge of utility sector or experience of regulated industries gained via other means will be an advantage

About us

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

For a copy of the Role Profile visit SA Power Networks careers page.

Applications close

22 Nov 2026

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact ••••@sapowernetworks.com.au

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au