Position overview
· Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
· True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
· $181,800 TRP inclusive of 12% superannuation

The Role
As the Manager Financial Analysis & Partnering, you will be instrumental in fostering a strong business partnering mindset across the organisation. Your role will focus on elevating the standard of financial analysis, improving transparency around financial performance and partnering outcomes, and delivering meaningful insights that support both strategic and operational decision-making.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team that works closely with business leaders - offering timely, accurate financial guidance, building robust corporate planning models, and ensuring key programs are delivered effectively within approved corporate and regulatory parameters.

About us
We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities
· Champion and embed a business partnering model that enhances Finance's strategic presence, influence, credibility, and value across all business units. Foster a culture of financial transparency and collaboration.
· Lead the delivery of advanced financial analysis to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities to drive cost optimisation, & operational efficiency.
· Develop and maintain robust and realistic financial forecasts, corporate plan models, and budgets
· Prepare high-quality Board & Committee papers and executive presentation packs with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
· Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
· Become a trusted advisor to internal & external stakeholders building strong relationships, strengthening commercial acumen, and positioning partnering function as a key enabler of business success.
· Build, lead, and develop a high-performing business partnering team that fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
· Drive continuous improvement by influencing and automating financial processes and systems.
· Role-model Yarra Valley Waters values and demonstrate strong people leadership, with a focus on team well-being, psychological safety, and personal accountability.

What we're looking for
· Tertiary qualification in Accounting & CA/CPA qualified or equivalent - Mandatory
· Proven experience in senior finance roles with a strong track record of partnering with stakeholders with the ability challenge status quo while fostering trusted partnering relationships across all levels from operational teams to executives.
· Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, corporate planning, executive reporting and Board papers.
· Skilled in leading quarterly financial deep dives and guiding teams to understand business drivers, financial risks and performance levers.
· Strong Excel modelling and BI skills (e.g., Power BI), and a focus on delivering strategic, data-driven insights.
· Confident communicator and visible leader who proactively engages with stakeholders, initiates strategic conversations, and influences outcomes.
· Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of building and coaching high-performing teams through change.
· Hold a current Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one if successful.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

· $181,800 TRP inclusive of 12% superannuation
· Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
· Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
· 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
· 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
· Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Sunday 19th October 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.