Inclusive culture where diverse voices shape meaningful decisions.Flexible work options supporting work-life balance and career growth.Empowering leadership in a collaborative and innovative environment.About us:Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. Proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.We think a pretty good job starts here.About the role:Unitywater operates on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country. This role is based out of our corporate offices on the Sunshine Coast/Moreton Bay.The Head of Business Planning and Performance drives strategic decision-making through insights and performance analysis. Partnering with executives, you’ll transform enterprise planning, optimise financial performance, and enhance value delivery for customers and stakeholders. This role enables proactive risk identification, faster resource allocation, and automation to enhance decision support. You’ll lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. Collaborating across business units, you’ll develop tools and systems that provide critical insights, shaping decisions and driving sustainable success for Unitywater. If you’re a visionary leader passionate about impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference!Strategic Planning & Financial ManagementLead integrated business planning, budgeting, and forecasting to align with Unitywater’s strategy.Provide expert advice to executives based on performance insights and financial analysis.Develop and oversee annual financial plans in consultation with leadership.Monitor and compare performance against peer utilities, identifying improvement opportunities.Decision Support & Performance AnalysisBuild a high-performing team delivering strategic decision support to executives.Design and implement an enterprise-wide dashboard for real-time performance monitoring.Enhance financial forecasting, scenario modelling, and investment governance.Streamline reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes to improve decision-making.Predictive & Proactive InsightsDrive predictive analytics and proactive decision support strategies.Maintain governance frameworks for trusted insights and performance reporting.Embed data-led decision tools for improved business performance.Leadership & CultureFoster a customer-focused, innovative, and high-performance team.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety leadership.Champion process management and governance across Unitywater.About you:Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:Essential RequirementsBachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, economics, or business.CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) certification.Proven experience delivering strategic decision support to executives and boards.Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation.Strong background in process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.Experience in business and financial feasibility analysis, capital investment, and profitability improvement.Skilled in implementing dynamic forecasting models with predictive analytics.Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive new capabilities.Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.The Ideal CandidateStrategic thinker with deep expertise in financial and business planning.Strong business acumen, understanding revenue drivers and performance metrics.Proven ability to influence, inspire, and drive organisational change.Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.Inspirational leader fostering innovation, collaboration, and technology adoption.Executive-level communication and presentation abilities.Tech-savvy, leveraging digital tools for better business outcomes.Working at Unitywater:We recognise that people are the essence of the water sector, and each team member provides the leadership, vision and skills that drives and delivers actions for our customers and communities.We are committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits:Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchase annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you!Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as: discounted private health insurance, generous paid parental leave (20 weeks), salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to discounts and benefits from a range of retailers.Learning and Development: We understand the importance of learning and offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country with Traditional Custodians, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.Extras: We understand the importance of connection and support you to care together by offering access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life stage diversity, and accessibility.We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.comAdditional informationWe are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and have eliminated the gender pay gap.We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.How to applyPlease 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 confirm your 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: Tuesday 1st April 2025For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.comUnitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.
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