Financial Transactions Manager

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your opportunity:

The Financial Transaction Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of efficient, cost-effective financial transaction services across payroll, accounts payable, receipting, reconciliation, and administration.

You will drive continuous improvement and automation to enhance service delivery, while ensuring strong compliance and robust financial controls. The role also provides valuable analytics and insights to support effective cost management and informed decision-making.

About you:

You’ll bring proven experience leading financial transaction services across payroll, accounts payable, receipting, and reconciliation, with a strong focus on controls, compliance, and governance. You’re confident translating legislation and policy into effective processes, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automate services, and deliver better outcomes. You use data and insights to manage spend and support sound decision-making.

You’re also a capable leader and collaborator, able to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes across the business. With experience driving process and system improvements, you contribute to modern, streamlined financial operations, while leading and developing a high-performing team aligned to organisational goals. You will also have;

• Degree qualification in Business or a related discipline, with specialist training in financial transactions management

• CPA or CA qualification (desirable)

• Proven experience in financial transactions management, with the ability to manage a broad range of scenarios and provide expert advice

• Demonstrated management experience, including planning and coordinating resources to achieve business objectives

• Strong track record of delivering outcomes within defined timeframes and organisational priorities

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across Southeast Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

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Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at [email protected]

Our Talent team & Hiring Managers kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are sent for this role.