Finance & Payroll Manager

About the role

The Finance & Payroll Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the finance team, including the Finance Officer. Your remit will include ensuring compliance with Superannuation, Insurance, Workcover, PAYG, and FBT regulations, maintenance of all elements of the general ledger including month end processes, collaborating with the EGM on budgeting and forecasting, providing guidance to internal stakeholders, managing the end-to-end account payable function, managing end-of-year audits, and overseeing the end-to-end payroll function.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 76 hours per fortnight (1 FTE).

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has three plus (3+) years’ experience in a similar role overseeing finance and payroll roles
• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong knowledge and experience in accounting processes and concepts
• Strong BAS preparation experience with deep understanding of BAS, FBT and regulatory compliance
• Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Proficient in financial systems: MYOB, Excel, Salesforce, Stripe, Sage, Pro-spend, Microsoft Suite
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in small teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and organise workloads
• Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership experience

About us

The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner. We thrive under our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence and bring passion in the way we work every day.

Why join CEC?

Join a passionate team committed to driving the growth of clean energy across Australia. The organisation offers a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment, supporting professional growth and providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to a sustainable future.

As an industry leader, you’ll join the movement and contribute to a better future. In return, CEC will support you by:

• Ability to work remotely but also attend our centrally located in Melbourne CBD, close to public transport
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions including paid annual closure during the Christmas / New Year period, paid parental leave and purchase leave arrangements, just to name a few
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Amazing salary sacrificing opportunities plus much more!

Interested?

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience relating to this role. Applications close 5pm, 22 September 2025. Please note that applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage people from various backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.