Senior Finance Business Partner

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Permanent - Full-time, Accounting & Finance

The Senior Finance Business Partner drives success through strategic advice and fostering strong partnerships

About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the Role

This is a full-time position located at Tarong Power Station Kingaroy/Nanango

The Senior Finance Business Partner serves as a key strategic advisor, making substantial contributions to the long-term success of the portfolio by cultivating robust partnerships, delivering actionable financial insights, and ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.  The Senior BP will also collaborate closely with senior operational leaders and diverse business units, providing financial insights, conducting analyses, and offering recommendations to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Key activities include:

  • Lead and engage with divisional teams to formulate comprehensive financial plans, covering budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
  • Execute month-end accounting and reporting processes, update and oversee key operational drivers, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
  • Take the lead in consistently monitoring financial performance throughout the month, proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation and growth.
  • Effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to Senior Management. Collaborate with team leaders and departments to ensure financial alignment with overall organisational objectives.
  • Provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatments for expenses, capital expenditures, and revenue.

About You

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
  • Leadership experience, emphasising team development and a customer-centric mindset.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry and trends, with a forward-thinking approach to finance.
  • Exceptional financial acumen with a track record of shaping strategic business partnering.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and membership of a professional association (e.g CA/CPA)

Benefits:

  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition, and discounts platform
  • Weekly pay
  • Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Incentive scheme
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. skin checks, flu vaccines)
  • Access to learning and development on and off the job
  • Exceptional safety culture
  • Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 7 May 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

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