There's No Us Without U.Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day.It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it.And it's why we need people like YOU .Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.Your opportunity: We're seeking an experienced and collaborative General Manager - Finance to lead our finance department.In this newly created role, you will be instrumental in meeting our strategic and operational objectives, navigating complexities to ensure informed trade-offs that support our financial health and our commitment to customers.You will oversee a talented team that provide essential financial functions including financial control, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, pricing and corporate governance.Through your leadership you will foster a culture of financial performance and discipline whilst driving initiatives that promote long-term financial sustainability and customer affordability.Financial sustainability and affordability : Shape the long-term financial sustainability and customer affordability in line with organisational strategic objectives whilst addressing strategic challenges and trade-offs.Financial performance and discipline : Foster a culture of strong business performance and financial discipline.Drive initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Commercial and investment decisions: Support commercial and investment decisions through strong financial acumen, building core commercial and analytical strength to ensure decisions create and deliver value.Financial records and corporate reports: Oversee the overall integrity and accuracy of financial records and external corporate reports of the organisation.Stakeholder collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing collaborative partnerships to deliver on the organisational strategy.About you: Experience: 20+ years' experience with proven track record of senior leadership roles in the finance function.Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and implement long term financial strategies that balance financial sustainability with customer affordability, navigating ambiguity and responding to evolving challenges.Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire finance teams, together with strong coloration across the business Communication: Strong ability to articulate financial strategies and insights to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support across the organisation.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the regulatory environment affecting water utilities, including pricing, governance and compliance requirements.Change Management: Proven experience in leading change initiatives and driving operational efficiencies across the finance function and organisation.Community Impact: Driven to making positive impact on our community, that balance financial performance with environmental and social responsibility.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree : Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Opportunity to thrive on what matters to you!Our people matter most.We believe that the foundation of our success lies in the talents, dedication, and innovation of our team.As we continue to grow, we're excited to open doors to new opportunities within UU.We are not just offering jobs; we are inviting you to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative community.Your skills and aspirations matter to us, and we are committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully.Join us on this journey, where your career is not just a path but a shared adventure.Explore the possibilities, make a difference, and be part of a company where your success is our priority.Help us shape the moments to come!We are an endorsed employer for all women.See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180 or visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au How to apply Click on the 'Apply' link to complete your application.Please note applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.For further information please contact our friendly Talent Team at ******