Senior Management Accountant

Job Description

Support budgeting and forecasting to enhance the delivery of financial insights to support strategy within a dynamic finance environment.

• Provide financial insights that help guide decisions in the energy industry.
• Gain varied experience by acting as a finance business partner supporting multiple business units, each with unique needs.
• Benefit from annual salary reviews that reward your achievements.

Salary range $113,448 – $131,517 plus super

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us.

We support applications from all members of our community to ensure equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to flexible working arrangements to attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, and disabilities. Our recruitment is merit-based and focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Learn more about us: Careers

About the role

To put it simply… you’ll support the finance team in delivering accurate, timely financial insights that help shape Hydro Tasmania’s future. You’ll play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting that contribute to the sustainable management of our hydropower assets.

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts across the Hydro group.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to provide financial information and advice.
• Contribute to improving finance processes and reporting tools.
• Help identify opportunities for efficiency and smarter ways of working.
• Support finance system updates and enhancements.
• Learn from and collaborate with experienced team members to build your capability in the energy industry.

For more details, see the attached Position Description: PD - FIN - Senior Management Accountant- HT4 - May 2025.pdf

Who are you?

You’re a finance professional with 3 to 5 year’s experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ideally within a medium to large organisation or withing an accounting firm. You have strong technical skills and can turn complex financial data into clear insights to support business decisions.

Collaborative and detail oriented, you communicate well with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You manage deadlines effectively, take ownership of your work, and look for ways to improve processes.

You hold a degree in Accounting and are CPA or CA qualified (or working towards it.) You’re confident using finance systems and apply your technical knowledge to support continuous improvement.

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers a range of employee perks designed to suit different needs and lifestyles. You'll benefit from:

• Professional development opportunities supported by our inhouse Organisational Development (OD) team
• Flexible work arrangements – tell us what works for you!
• 0 debit sick leave to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Electricity discount - to help power your home.
• Generous parental leave - including 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, including paid super during.
• Access to vehicles for seamless travel between sites
• A collaborative, supportive team of industry experts committed to sharing knowledge and driving innovation

As an endorsed employer for women, we’re proud of our inclusive benefits and policies. Check them out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. Applications close 11pm Sunday 24th August, we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.