Finance Business Partner

Overview

Provide financial insights and management for large water infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• cashflow forecasts
• project accounting
• bid support
• financial insights
• compliance

Tasks

-Deliver timely, accurate reporting and ensure audit and regulatory requirements are met. -Develop accurate cashflow forecasts, manage receivables, and optimise cash inflows. -Lead project accounting activities including forecasting, budgeting, valuations, and WIP management. -Provide financial support on bids and tenders, ensuring commercial rigour and compliance. -Partner with operational teams to deliver financial insights that support strategic and project outcomes.

Requirements

• advanced excel
• sap
• cpa
• project accounting
• communication
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and exposure to ERP/project systems (JDE, SAP, InEight, Jobpac, MS Dynamics). -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business. -CPA or CA (or equivalent professional membership). -7+ years' experience in financial/project accounting, ideally in construction or infrastructure. -Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.

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Benefits

Join Downer as a Finance Business Partner - Water NZ. Play a pivotal role in supporting large-scale water infrastructure projects, providing financial insights that drive performance and outcomes. Competitive remuneration, excellent team culture, and career progression with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company. -Access to Perks@Downer - discounts on financial, travel, and wellbeing offers. -Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements. -Strong focus on internal career progression with dedicated mobility and succession pathways. -Be part of a Tier 1 ASX-listed company, with opportunities to work across large, complex infrastructure projects. -Professional development through programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.

About Downer

-specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities. -supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations. -undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure. -has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development. -notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services. -has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

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