Lead, Renewables Project Finance

Ausnet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Project Finance Manager to lead the financial outcomes for the Western Renewables Link project. You will oversee the accounting team, manage the general ledger, and ensure governance across the project's finances.

You will collaborate with the WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic outcomes, develop reporting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards. Occasional travel to Ballarat is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field essential.
• Professional certification in Finance or Accounting (e.g. CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent).
• At least 10+ years’ experience in Finance or Accounting roles, on complex major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial risk and opportunity across the Western Renewables Link project, leading the accounting team and overseeing the General Ledger.
• Ensure financial management adheres to guidelines, processes, and procedures within upstream/downstream Incentivised Target Cost Delivery Deeds.
• Partner with WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic outcomes with strong financial governance and risk oversight.
• Collaborate with WRL Leadership Team to manage budgets and costs in line with stakeholder and statutory requirements.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Finance leadership

IFRS

AAS

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce

Job description

AusNet is seeking a Project Finance Manager to lead the financial outcomes for the Western Renewables Link project. You will oversee the accounting team, manage the general ledger, and ensure governance across the project's finances.

You will collaborate with the WRL Leadership Team to drive strategic outcomes, develop reporting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards. Occasional travel to Ballarat is required.