Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager

SA Power Networks; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package negotiated

Salary sacrifice benefits (novated/VE)

Electricity reimbursements

Income protection

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Parental leave (5 weeks)

Corporate discounts on health & gym

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager to lead statutory, ESG and owner reporting, and to oversee high-volume finance shared services teams ensuring accurate, timely delivery and strong financial controls.

As a hands-on, collaborative leader you will coach accounting operations staff, drive process improvements and automation, provide trusted advice to the Executive team and Audit Committee, and nurture career development within a values-based culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting with CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading financial reporting and external audit functions, with exposure to ESG reporting.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and ability to interpret accounting standards.
• Experience overseeing finance shared services (R2R, O2C, A2R).
• Proven leadership of high-volume, process-driven finance activities with focus on controls and efficiency.
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring abilities and a collaborative leadership style.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; comfortable explaining technical advice to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of utility sector or regulated industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory, ESG and owner reporting across the Group with timely, accurate outputs.
• Oversee key finance shared services teams and strengthen financial controls.
• Drive process improvements and automation across the finance function.
• Provide trusted financial advice to the Executive Team, Audit Committee and Owners.
• Coach and develop accounting operations staff and foster an inclusive culture.
• Balance delegation with involvement in complex technical matters as needed.

Skills

Technical accounting

People leadership

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

ESG reporting exposure

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting with CA/CPA

Job description

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 retain (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.

Role Profile – Group Accounting & Shared Services Manager

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 [e-mail]

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