Finance Manager

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.

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 North West Shelf (NWS).

Finance roles within Australian Business 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a member of the FP&P Australia Business lead team, the primary objective of this role is to provide leadership and business partnering support to the NWS Finance and Business lead teams. 
 

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. 

As the Finance Manager, you will be the key contact/support to the VP NWS and extended Asset leadership team, in addition to representing Woodside Finance in all NWS Joint Venture engagements and committee meetings.

Expectations of the role include:

• 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, co-ordination and delivery of Corporate and Joint Venture Budgeting and Forecasting processes.
• 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:

• 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

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

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)
• Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave
• 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
• 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.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 12/10/2025.

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