Bring real Squadron Energy. Real people powering real change. At Squadron Energy, our purpose is to improve the environment for current and future generations — and we’re doing it by backing big ambition with real delivery. We’re looking for additional, passionate people to join the Squadron family. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, want to contribute to a team transforming Australia’s energy landscape, and you bring the energy to help us deliver at pace — Please Keep reading... Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. We are 100% Australian owned and have 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and under construction. Why Squadron? So, what does it mean to work at Squadron? “Bring real Squadron Energy” — meaning we show up with purpose, we back each other, and we do the right thing while delivering outcomes with safety front of mind, always. What you’ll

experience:
We’re united in purpose Everyone works towards a shared ambition: transforming Australia’s energy landscape. We collaborate, respect each other, and recognise achievements as we deliver high performance. We stand for what’s right We deliver protected and purposeful work that makes a positive difference. Quality and excellence underpin what we do, and we strive to work sustainably for the communities we operate in. We boldly lead We’re courageously innovative — we take action, try new things, learn from mistakes, and find better ways to create value. We encourage everyone to learn and grow. Position Summary Reporting to the Head of Commercial Performance the team work across Squadron Energy’s business units including development, delivery, operations and energy markets. The Finance Manager supports financial planning, management reporting and performance analysis for selected business units. The role prepares accurate and timely financial information, explains performance drivers, supports development of business cases and provides commercially focused insights to assist decision-making. The Finance Manager is a key interface, fostering a culture of collaboration across Finance teams and the broader business to drive commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare management reports and provide analytics in relation to commercial performance, financial targets and delivery of key business priorities, including:
• Coordinate budget and business plan inputs with assigned business units;
• Prepare accurate monthly management reporting and performance forecasting;
• Prepare cash flow and debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) analysis for Treasury;
• Quantify and track value lever initiatives and transformation projects (e.g. revenue impacts of various power purchase agreement (PPA) and other product structures);
• Develop and maintain asset models and business case updates, undertaking sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess financial impacts of key business decisions;
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ensure planning, reporting and modelling activities comply with company policies and governance requirements; and
• Design and implement systems, data and process improvements.




• Represent Finance in business unit decision-making forums and ensure key information is shared across the broader Finance team in an effective and timely manner, including:
• Partner with business unit leaders and project teams to improve financial performance and support decision-making;
• Ensure timely and accurate information flows between teams within the wider Finance and IT functions;
• Constructively challenge assumptions and identify areas where further analysis is beneficial; and
• Translate financial results into clear, practical insights. General Responsibilities Health, safety, and environment Comply with all workplace health, safety and environmental obligations and report any incidents, hazards and accidents to the safety and environment team. Administration Ensure all documentation is stored and recorded on the Squadron Energy document management system. Reporting Ensure that issues and risks are escalated/reported to management in a timely manner. Financial Adhere to Squadron Energy and project procedures for purchasing and expenditure in compliance with approved budgets. Stakeholders Maintain a professional relationship with all project Stakeholders. Company Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Squadron Energy's employee policies and standards. Skills and experience Experience and knowledge
• Five or more years’ relevant experience across professional services, audit, transaction services, financial advisory, management accounting, commercial finance or a comparable corporate environment.
• Experience preparing or reviewing management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, management accounting principles and financial controls. Experience analysing performance against budget or forecast and communicating the underlying drivers.
• Experience business partnering or working directly with operational and non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business cases, investment analysis, commercial evaluations and financial models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, particularly during month-end, forecasting and annual planning cycles.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, utilities or another capital-intensive sector is desirable but not essential.
• Exposure to the design or implementation of data analytics or system enhancements is desirable but not essential.
• Exposure to project accounting, asset accounting, cash flow modelling or capital expenditure reporting is desirable but not essential.
• Experience gained within a Big Four or similar professional services environment, combined with exposure to corporate finance, would be advantageous. Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups. Strong financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Strong Excel capability, including financial models, reconciliations, data analysis and scenario modelling.




• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate key messages clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Ability to identify material issues, investigate root causes, share information with and gain input from subject matter experts and recommend practical actions.
• Robust written communication skills, including concise commentary, management papers and presentations.
• Ability to build trusted working relationships and constructively challenge assumptions.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to deliver to recurring reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving systems, reporting and ways of working.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and Databricks is desirable. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification, either completed or nearing completion. Squadron's Values-led behaviours At Squadron, our values underpin the culture we seek to create, and we look for people who live them in day-to-day work. Our values are: Humility, Family, Safety, Courage and Determination, Frugality, Stretch Targets, Empowerment, Generating Ideas, Enthusiasm, Integrity. What this might look like in this role:
• You collaborate generously (Family) and build trust (Humility).
• You prioritise doing the right thing, including safety and quality (Safety, Integrity).
• You act with initiative, learn fast, and improve how work gets done (Generating Ideas, Stretch Targets, Courage and Determination).

What we offer
We’re building a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive — and our employee experience is designed to match what we say

we offer
. Depending on role and location, you can expect:
• A culture that supports learning and growth and encourages people to stretch into new challenges.
• A team environment where people care about each other and collaborate to get big things done.
• Flexibility and positive perks
• A generous leave incentive policy to support your health and wellbeing. Inclusion & belonging Squadron Energy is committed to a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect, and where diverse backgrounds strengthen our culture, idea generation and outcomes. We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds including women, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and veterans and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. As our commitment to advancing our RAP as part of our ongoing efforts towards reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. To Apply If you want to join the Squadron Family and be a part of something bigger, then we encourage you to take the next steps:
• Submit your updated resume outlining your relevant experience to date that aligns with the position and associated responsibilities.
• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role. Please Note Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required. A friendly reminder to recruitment agencies... Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CV's will not be considered as an 'introduction'.

📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Squadron Energy
📍 Sydney