About SUEZ

SUEZ is a global leader in the water and waste management sectors. We have been operating for over 160 years, employing more than 45,000 people across 40 countries — all united by one common objective: to protect our resources and improve the quality of life wherever we operate

In Australia, SUEZ provides access to drinking water for over 14 million Australians and wastewater treatment services for a further 3.5 million. Our core services include Design & Build, Operations & Maintenance, Build Own Operate & Transfer (BOOT), and a range of partnership models.

With a truly global footprint and a diverse workforce, we bring a worldwide perspective to everything we do, enriching our solutions and strategies. We celebrate our differences and understand that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for career development and advancement. Our supportive and engaging environment encourages innovation and is future-focused for the next generations. SUEZ supports flexible working arrangements to help employees find the right balance between work and home life. Your wellbeing is a priority — supported through our wellbeing program with monthly initiatives and 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an established Finance Manager to support the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant (PSDP) within our Operations & Maintenance Alliance. Reporting to the Alliance Manager and working closely with the Alliance Management Team (AMT), this highly autonomous position will manage a significant yearly budget and is pivotal to the financial and commercial success of the plant. This role goes beyond BAU accounting; it’s a transformation-focused position that will lead the rebuild and improvement of reporting tools and processes.

You will lead the delivery of accurate financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that supports informed decision-making. You will be accountable for Contractual Finance, understanding the O&M contract to manage invoicing, cost recharge mechanisms, and client reporting. You will drive commerciality by proactively working with the leadership team to improve margin and identify opportunities to optimise the contract baseline.

In addition, you will serve as the primary financial interface with the client, Alliance partners, and internal stakeholders (from site-level operators to the Executive team), fostering transparency and trust. This role requires a forward-looking approach, impacting both current month performance and the long-term completion forecast.

About you

You are an established and self-driven Finance Manager who thrives in a highly autonomous and challenging operational environment. You bring strong technical capability in core finance functions combined with exceptional commercial awareness and the drive to lead systems. A natural builder of relationships and highly adaptable, you communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from site teams to executives. Your background must include significant experience in Contractual Finance, demonstrating an ability to deeply understand and apply complex contract terms to commercial outcomes.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is essential, and CA/CPA qualifications are highly regarded. Experience with financial reporting systems and advanced Excel skills are necessary.

Applications close 31st Dec 2025.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of SUEZ’s vision for creating an organisation ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. Together, our differences inspire the innovation and creativity to succeed.

Please note we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies.