Financial Planning Analyst - Sunshine Coast, Australia - Unity Water

Description

• Hybrid and flexible work mode - work from home and office.
• Join an organisation directly contributing to keeping our community healthier.
• Not your average utilities company; we seek new ways of doing things better

About us:
At Unitywater, we operate in a diverse and inclusive environment where no two days are the same. We provide essential water supply and reliable utilities services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions that account for 16% of Queensland's population. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to service our communities with smart and environmentally sustainable practices.

We think a pretty good job starts here

About the role:
Reporting to the Pricing and Financial Planning Specialist, this role is part of a collaborative team that plays a central role in supporting the strategic financial decisions and financial sustainability of Unitywater. By applying your commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of financial decisions including investment proposals and business cases, pricing, and financial management.

As our region continues to experience strong population growth, a key responsibility of this role will be to develop financial models to support investment in growth infrastructure and their associated funding frameworks, such as devising pricing for infrastructure agreements. You will also contribute to our enterprise long-term financial planning process (including corporate model and budget), by providing insightful analysis and advice to ensure we meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders, and achieve our strategic ambitions.

About you:
To contribute to Unitywater's values of Reliability, Safety, Honesty& Integrity , Efficiency, One Team, Innovation, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

• To be successful you will have demonstrated skills in investment modelling and evaluation, and financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced level financial modelling skills, such as Discounted Cashflow (DCF) and Net Present Value (NPV) analysis.
• Possession of an Accounting/Commerce Degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Post graduate studies in Finance would also be highly regarded.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g., CPA/CA qualified).
• Relationship building and influence – the ability to build long term relationships with stakeholders and peers.
• Written and verbal communication – the ability to effectively present complex information clearly in written or verbal form.

Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?

Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.

Proudly Unitywater:
We know that we are smarter, better, together. That's why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people. At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply.

It's a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.

How to apply:
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.

If you're successful we will need you to undergo a few checks.... We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close: Thursday 16th May 2024

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant

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