• Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 15 Months(Mat Leave Cover)
• Hybrid Remote work model
• Base Yourself in Sydney

 

RES acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Finance Manager - Full Time Fixed Term Contract

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and 3-year financial plans aligned with RES and national renewable energy targets.
• Deliver cashflow forecasts and distribution analyses, ensuring liquidity and compliance with treasury and banking requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and ensure adherence to RES’s delegated authority limits, regulatory standards, and carbon trading schemes.
• Lead bank compliance activities including covenant monitoring, loan repayments, and guarantee management.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports, and KPIs.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely delivery of audit requirements.
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and alignment with RES’s sustainability and diversity values.
• Conduct monthly training sessions focused on industry developments and policy changes.
• Act as a trusted advisor for escalations, proposals, and client matters.
• Maintain dynamic risk and opportunity registers to support business unit performance.
• Drive automation and process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
• Support ESG and Resolve initiatives through data-driven insights and performance optimisation.

• Strong technical accounting expertise with advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and ability to deliver insightful management reporting and dashboards.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage resources effectively, and deliver results under pressure.
• Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across development, construction, and operations.
• Expert knowledge of accounting standards relevant to renewable energy assets.
• Experience in infrastructure accounting and due diligence processes.
• Big Four background preferred, with renewables industry experience highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring teams of qualified and semi-qualified accountants.
• Strong stakeholder management and board presentation experience.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• High-level communication skills for engaging with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-through on delivery.

• A competitive bonus.
• Genuine flexible working.
• Generous and gender-neutral parental leave (we should include the figures as it would have great impact then)
• 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
• Annual skin checks.
• Flu vaccinations.
• eye care
• Professional trade subscriptions.
• Professional body membership ($40 a month).
• 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

The Interview

We want our candidates to perform their best at interview.  If a traditional interview style does not suit you, or if you require assistance due to a disability, either physical or non-physical, please let us know.  

 Recruiting Process

This role will be advertised for 1 week internally for internal applicants and referrals.  The role will be advertised externally if no suitable candidates are sourced.

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