Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Finance Manager

ACCIONA is seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to support the financial leadership of major infrastructure projects across Australia. Reporting to the Commercial & Finance Director, this role is critical in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective commercial support across complex project environments.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will lead core finance and administration functions, partnering closely with project, commercial, and corporate teams. You will provide strategic financial insight, oversee statutory and management reporting, support cashflow and financing requirements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and governance frameworks.

This role suits a finance professional who thrives in large, fast‑paced, project‑based environments and enjoys influencing business outcomes through clear financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management for major projects
• Oversee month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with AASB/IFRS standards, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Provide financial analysis, feasibility studies, and variance reporting to support decision‑making
• Partner with Commercial and Construction teams on cost control, claims, variations, and accruals
• Support audits, governance processes, and risk management activities
• Maintain and improve finance systems and reporting tools (SAP/ERP, Excel, Power BI)
• Lead and develop finance staff, uplifting capability and performance

Required Skills and Competencies

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting; CPA or CA qualification (or working toward)
• Strong experience in project or construction-based finance environments
• Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial controls
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and audit processes
• Experience partnering with commercial/contracts teams
• Strong systems capability (SAP/ERP and advanced Excel; Power BI desirable)
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels

Why Join ACCIONA?

• Work on complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Be part of a global leader in sustainable construction and engineering
• Collaborative and values‑driven culture
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Join ACCIONA and play a key role in delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes across Australia.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.