The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an Alliance Finance Manager to drive financial excellence and commercial strategy across the Hunter Water Alliance—a collaborative, multi organisation partnership delivering safe, compliant water and wastewater services to the community.

In this leadership role, your financial acumen will directly influence service delivery, stakeholder relationships, and organisational performance. You'll manage all commercial aspects of the Alliance, report to the General Manager Finance - Water, and be a key member of the Alliance Management Team, contributing strategic financial direction while championing a values-driven culture that prioritises safety, innovation, and best for project outcomes.

What's on offer

• Drive operational efficiency across Australia's national water network
• Flexible working + professional development in sustainable infrastructure
• Competitive salary + novated car lease, fitness & wellbeing benefits

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including Annual Budget Cost (ABC) and Risk & Opportunity management
• Preparing, submitting, and approving monthly payment claims under the Services Alliance Agreement
• Delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with clear performance insights and Painshare/Gainshare analysis
• Coordinating independent financial verification and implementing robust financial systems and processes
• Partnering with senior leadership to set aligned financial goals and present performance analysis to Alliance stakeholders
• Contributing to Alliance Management Team decisions on multi discipline issues and championing a safety-first, high-performance culture
• Work locations Primarily Veolia Alliance Office, Tomago 2322 with Newcastle CBD 1 day per week for stakeholder engagement.

What you'll need to be successful

• Leadership experience in a commercial role
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven experience managing strategic partnerships or complex contracts
• Track record in budget forecasting and client progress claims

Why Veolia?

We're a global leader in water solutions, and we look after our people. When you join Veolia, you get:

• Paid parental leave (14 weeks primary carers)
• Hybrid + flexible working arrangements
• Professional development & LinkedIn Learning
• Employee share plan
• Free EAP counselling
• Fitness Passport, Bupa discount, novated leases

Real leadership. Real impact. Real community benefit.

You'll be part of a team that's actually making a difference – keeping water clean and safe for our community while protecting the environment.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.