Finance Lead

Overview

Oversee PPP financial structuring, modelling, budgeting, risk and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• financial modelling
• risk analysis
• budget oversight
• funding allocation
• stakeholder reporting
• compliance management

Tasks

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity. -Analyse and advise on the financial impacts of PPP contract terms on UGL/CIMIC, including risk-sharing arrangements, concession agreements, and revenue streams. -Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, such as exchange rate exposure, cost overruns, or funding delays. -Input/involvement in preparations for financing presentations, term sheet negotiations, and due diligence processes. -Ensure compliance with UGL and CIMIC finance governance requirements, including developing reports as required. -Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to identify risks and opportunities. -Act as the primary financial interface between the private consortium, public authorities, lenders, investors, and internal teams. -Provide clear and regular reporting on financial performance, funding milestones, and risk management strategies to all stakeholders. -Monitor expenditures, track progress against financial KPIs, and identify cost-saving opportunities. -Oversee the project budget and ensure adherence to approved budgets throughout the development phases. -nput into the PPP financial model/s as well create, maintain, and refine financial models as required to evaluate project feasibility, funding requirements, and long-term cash flow projections. -Maintain strong working relationships with project sponsors, ensuring transparent and timely communication. -Collaborate with legal teams to address financial implications in disputes, amendments, or renegotiations -Ensure compliance with all financial regulatory requirements, tax obligations, and project-specific financial terms. -Input into development and implementation of the financial structure of the PPP, optimizing the balance between equity, debt, and public funding. -Manage funding allocations for construction, operations, and maintenance. -Use modeling outputs to inform key strategic decisions, including funding proposals and financial negotiations.

Requirements

• cfa
• cpa
• acca
• structured finance
• financial modeling
• ppp financing

What You Bring

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks. In this key leadership position, the Finance Lead will ensure the financial viability, efficiency, and compliance of the project by developing funding strategies, managing budgets, mitigating financial risks, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. This role requires extensive experience in structured financing, financial modelling, and collaboration with both public and private entities. -The Finance Lead needs to understand the financial activities associated with large PPP consortiums. -Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA (preferred). -Senior finance management experience with minimum of 5 years of experience in leading financial roles on large-scale infrastructure or PPP projects. -Proven expertise in structured finance, financial modeling, and PPP financing structures. -Strong track record in successfully raising funds through public and private partnerships. -Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (essential).

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Benefits

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle. -Discounts with major retailers -Leadership & Mentoring Programs -Flexible work options -16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave -Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts -9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year. -Education assistance -Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians -Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs -Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing

About Ugl

-A leading provider of integrated engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions. -Specializing in sectors like energy, infrastructure, water, and industrial solutions. -Handling large-scale projects, from transport infrastructure to complex industrial facilities. -Known for its innovative approach to problem-solving and project delivery. -Operating across multiple continents, offering tailored solutions to clients in diverse sectors. -Known for its focus on safety and sustainability.

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Security Clearance

-criminal background checks -medical examinations -drug and alcohol testing -right‑to‑work verification -reference checks