Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Performance (Australia Business)

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

The Finance Manager role is within the Financial Planning & Performance team (Australia Business), and leads the business partnering team responsible for supporting the FPSO’s and Australia Support business units. Finance roles within Australian Operations assist in the delivery and analysis of financial results and metrics which enable the Australian Business team to protect and grow value for Woodside, consistent with our corporate values.

As a member of the FP&P Australia Operations lead team, the primary objective of this role is to provide leadership and business partnering support to both the FPSO & Australia Support Finance teams and the Business lead teams. The Finance Manager is the key Finance contact/support to the VP FPSO and Australia Support. The role requires strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset, combined with strong technical (functional) experience and an ability to work collaboratively to support in the delivery of business objectives. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Team Leader, with key activities including: coaching and development of team members, execution of core routines and deliverables.
• Promoting a collaborative work environment with other Finance teams and business stakeholders to drive financial performance.
• Provide decision-making support to the Leadership teams with regard to Financial performance, highlighting potential commercial opportunities and risks, JVP engagement and Asset strategy plans.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis.
• Planning and co-ordination of Corporate Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Lead and support in development and implementation of financial business process improvements.  
• Internal governance processes inclusive of accounting guidance (+key deliverables) and expenditure approval requirements (MOA/ IMF).
• Contracting support inclusive financial due diligence and contract review.

Skills & Experience:

What we expect from you:

• Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the Woodside Values
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
• Achieve Results - Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Continuous Improvement, Planning and executing work
• Problem Solve - Decision Making, Data Analysis, Analytics and Diagnosis, Frame Opportunity
• Engage – Influencing, Build Trustful Relationship, Effective Communication, User Experience
• Lead Change - Managing and Enabling Change
• Develop – Coaching, Provides Performance Feedback
• Learn & Adapt - Learning Agility

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Monday 27th of January, 2025. 

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.