Finance Coordinator

About the role

Ausgrid, the largest distributor of electricity on Australia's east coast, is hiring a Finance Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time hybrid role based at its Haymarket head office. The position provides financial support, analysis and reporting that drives informed business decisions, covering asset management, capital expenditure programs and project-related investment outcomes, with accurate financial administration, reporting and analysis under strong financial controls and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain financial reports, reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and allocations within agreed timetables.
• Support capital expenditure reporting, project accounting and asset-related financial activities.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support asset management and investment decisions.
• Investigate financial data discrepancies, reconciliations and transaction anomalies and ensure they are resolved.
• Maintain accurate financial records, workpapers and audit trails in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate reporting inputs, audit requests and financial deliverables with stakeholders across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and data quality.

Required profile

• Diploma, advanced certificate or equivalent in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline; CA or CPA qualification (or working towards it).
• Demonstrated experience in audit, risk, financial controls, assurance or governance-focused finance roles.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, financial reports and supporting documentation within governance frameworks.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm or large professional services environment, and exposure to utility, energy, infrastructure, construction or other asset-intensive industries, highly regarded but not essential.
• Full Australian work rights required.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to investigate variances and interpret financial information.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with enterprise financial systems.
• Organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• $119,986 base plus 16.5% superannuation and a fortnightly rostered day off.
• Salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, discounted corporate health insurance and Fitness Passport access.
• Employee recognition program, study assistance, secondments, training and mentors.
• Gender-neutral parental leave and aged care support services.