• SUEZ Australia and New Zealand
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Senior Financial Accountant

  • Pin (2)Rhodes, NSW
  • Group (22) Accounting , Finance

Posted : 8/01/26
Applications Close :5/02/26

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 diverse, inclusive, and globally connected workforce, SUEZ brings a worldwide perspective to solving complex challenges. We support flexible working arrangements, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and career development. 

About the Role 

Our ANZ Finance function is in an exciting phase of transformation, and we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in our evolving finance function. 

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will combine strong financial accounting expertise with exposure to M&A activities, providing forward-looking insights that guide operational and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with SUEZ ANZ business leaders ensure financial integrity while identifying opportunities to create value, improve processes, and support growth initiatives. 

This is a hands-on, high-impact role that requires someone who thrives on initiative, autonomy, and collaboration, bringing innovative thinking to complex problems and confidently partnering with business leaders to define financial excellence and drive high-performing outcomes. 

On a typical day,you will review and preparing month-end results, investigate variances, and ensure balances are well understood and supported. You will contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities, working with budget owners to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes. The role also plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and external reporting requirements. 

About You 

This role will suit a self-starter who thrives on autonomy, takes ownership of outcomes, and enjoys collaborating across teams to influence business decisions. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, strategic thinking, and a forward-looking mindset, spotting opportunities to improve processes, enhance systems, and add real value. Exposure to M&A or complex corporate structures is highly desirable, as is a tech-savvy approach to ERP platforms, reporting tools, and process automation. This is a role for someone energized by challenge, driven to innovate, and motivated to create tangible business impact while building strong, trusted relationships across the organisation. 

Success in the role will be demonstrated through the ability to provide insightful, forward-looking guidance to business leaders, support strategic and operational initiatives, and champion smarter, more efficient ways of working. The role offers the opportunity to be a visible contributor to continuous improvement, business partnering, and value creation, in an environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. 

The position is offered on a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. 

Want to know more 

To learn more about what it’s like to work at SUEZ, please visit our website and YouTube channel. If you are looking for your next opportunity and want to make a positive impact on our business, we would love to hear from you. 

Location: Rhodes, NSW 
Position Type: Permanent Full Time 
Reports To: Head of Finance 
Applications Close: Friday 23rd January 2026 

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.) 

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