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Financial Strategy Manager
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SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Financial Strategy Manager, working in our Large-Scale team. This position is office-based & hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our Sydney Office.
About the role:
The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis, alongside statutory compliance and financial control at the subsidiary level. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, with particular emphasis on forward-looking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to support both the Managing Directors locally to execute the sales and finance strategy globally, supported by and leading team members whose focus is primarily on Accounting & Tax matters.
It requires balancing financial discipline with agility, enabling timely decision support in a dynamic, project-driven B2B environment. The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role ensures financial sustainability, supports strategic growth, and drives operational efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on renewable energy solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
About the role:
The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis, alongside statutory compliance and financial control at the subsidiary level. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, with particular emphasis on forward-looking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to support both the Managing Directors locally to execute the sales and finance strategy globally, supported by and leading team members whose focus is primarily on Accounting & Tax matters.
It requires balancing financial discipline with agility, enabling timely decision support in a dynamic, project-driven B2B environment. The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role ensures financial sustainability, supports strategic growth, and drives operational efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on renewable energy solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance analysis, providing insights on risks, opportunities, and business improvement initiatives.
- Deliver scenario modelling and financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including profitability, cash flow, investment, and risk management.
- Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics to support local management and group reporting.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, evaluate commercial opportunities, and support decision-making.
- Drive working capital improvements through effective management of cash collection, inventory, procurement, supplier payments, and capital investments.
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and financial controls.
- Ensure compliance with Australian tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements, while managing audits and external stakeholder relationships.
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and statutory financial reporting to local and global stakeholders.
- Lead finance systems, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, including ERP governance, digital tools, and operational optimisation.
- Coach and mentor the finance team and key business users, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Experience & Skills:
We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office. We offer global resources and on site, we offer staff benefits such as a ping-pong and relax room as well as a staff kitchen for healthy breaks and gatherings.
This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- A career in senior finance would be expected, of 8-10 years.
- First-hand Experience in financial leadership, ideally in a subsidiary of a multinational or in a stand-alone FP&A/finance manager role.
- Strong background in FP&A, cash forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and project-based financial analysis.
- Familiarity with project-based commercial funding structures.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial modelling tools.
- Knowledge of Australian statutory and tax frameworks.
- Proven experience with B2B, project-based industries (renewables, engineering, industrial equipment) preferred.
- Comfortable working across time zones and reporting to European HQ.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- CPA Qualified
We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office. We offer global resources and on site, we offer staff benefits such as a ping-pong and relax room as well as a staff kitchen for healthy breaks and gatherings.
This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
