Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to deliver insights & support strategy within a dynamic finance environment.

• Deliver impactful financial insights that contribute to shaping the future of energy.
• Gain varied experience by supporting multiple business units, each with unique needs.
• Benefit from annual salary reviews that reward your achievements.

Salary range $135,459 – $157,027 plus super

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us.

We support applications from all members of our community to ensure equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to flexible working arrangements to attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, and disabilities. Our recruitment is merit-based and focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Learn more about us: Careers

About the role:

To put it simply…You’ll use your financial expertise to drive insights that shape Hydro Tasmania’s future. This includes leading key budgeting and forecasting activities that underpin the sustainable management of our century-old hydropower assets.

As a Management Accountant Lead, you will:
✓ Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles across the Hydro group.
✓ Provide insightful monthly and quarterly financial performance analysis.
✓ Partner with business leaders to deliver finance support and strategic advice.
✓ Mentor and support junior team members, enhancing team capability.
✓ Improve finance processes and systems through collaboration and leadership.
✓ Drive continuous improvement and champion smarter ways of working.
✓ Support system upgrades and contribute to financial system enhancements.

For more details, see the attached Position Description: PD - FIN - Management Accountant Lead - HT5 - May 2025.pdf

Who are you?

As a senior finance professional, you have strong technical skills and take the lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with confidence, ideally in a medium to large organisation.

You tell clear, impactful stories from complex financial data that support strategic decision-making. This ability, combined with your collaborative approach and strong communication skills, helps you build trusted relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.

You’re a proactive leader who drives continuous improvement, using strategic thinking and change management to deliver sustainable results. You hold a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting, along with a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA (or working towards.)

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers a range of employee perks, including generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and many other benefits designed to suit different needs.

We highly value flexibility and understand that it means different things to different people, so we are open to discussing what this looks like for you. You’ll be working alongside a supportive team of industry experts, fostering both collaboration and continuous professional development.

As an endorsed employer for women, Hydro Tasmania is ranked in Work180's Top 101 Employers for Women, recognising employers who are leading the way in areas like representative leadership, flexible work, and pay equity.

You can explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion on our Work180 page here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. Applications close 9am Monday 14th July, we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.