Service Stream’s Utilities & Infrastructure division are currently seeking a Finance Business Partner - Industrials to join our growing company. You will be responsible for the financial function of the Industrials Sector - North (Business Unit) that sits within the Utilities & Infrastructure Division.

Nature of position:               Permanent, Full Time

Location:                               Clayton

Reporting Line:                    Senior Finance Manager - Energy

Key Responsibilities

As a partner to the Contract Directors & management of the Industrials Sector - North, this position is responsible for driving financial outcomes in the Business Unit through providing sound, timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting to decision makers in the unit.

Critical success factors of the role include:

• Delivery  of  outstanding  business  partnership,  trusted  counsel,  strategic  and  tactical  financial  advice  to Business Unit.
• Delivery of high-quality financial reporting with a strong focus on balance sheet and cash flow management, providing analysis and insight to support decision making.
• Ability to work with and influence operational leaders in the Business Unit to adopt sound financial practices and decisions.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement across Business Unit operations.

The role contributes to the overall Service Steam Group through the provision of strong leadership, professional knowledge, and advice in support of the organisation’s Vision and Values

• Preparation, analysis and reporting of Business Unit financial results and forecasts.
• Develop and prepare insightful financial information and appropriate tools to drive improvements in profitability, cashflow performance and future growth.
• Support the preparation and presentation of the annual budget. 
• Manage the allocation of local overheads including reporting of overheads to local management teams
• Management of debtors including weekly reporting and following up outstanding debtors.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including corrections where required.
• Provide strong financial leadership, advice and support to Business Unit and Sector leads.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive a culture of continual improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Service Stream policies and procedures

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or Accounting
• CA/CPA
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance position:
• Experience working with operations and field-based teams within a construction, maintenance or similar environment
• An analytical mind and a solid understanding of common industry practices and ‘best fit’ strategies with regards to financial reporting and controls.
• Experience working within a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is desirable

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

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