At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial analysis and reporting for grid-scale battery energy storage projects.
- Company: Join Ausgrid, the largest electricity distributor on Australia's east coast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Be part of the energy transition and make a real impact on sustainable projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CA qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 146171 - 146171 $ per year.
About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good. We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant for the Plus Grid Storage business and its grid-scale battery energy storage projects. You’ll provide financial analysis, management reporting, cash flow forecasting and funding support across the development, construction and operation of large-scale battery projects.
Working with finance, commercial, procurement and project delivery teams, you’ll support effective planning, governance and decision-making across this growing program. This is an opportunity to join a growing business delivering major battery energy storage projects that support the reliability and transition of the NSW electricity system.
You will play a key role in ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and actionable, while helping to improve reporting, forecasting and financial controls in a dynamic, project-focused environment. Whether you're preparing monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting activities, coordinating funding processes or analysing financial performance, your work will help drive informed business outcomes.
What you'll be doing:
- Monitor expenditure, commitments, accruals and forecasts across a portfolio of grid-scale battery projects.
- Support project funding requirements, governance processes and financial reporting through development, construction and operations.
- Partner with commercial, procurement and project delivery teams to provide financial insight on project performance and key decisions.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, reporting and financial performance commentary.
- Analyse variances, accruals, prepayments and project costs to provide meaningful business insights.
- Develop and maintain short and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.
- Develop and improve reporting tools, templates and financial controls.
- Contribute to management reporting packs, reconciliations and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
What you bring to the role:
- A degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualification (or progress towards completion) highly regarded.
- Experience in management accounting, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction or other capital-intensive industries.
- Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems such as SAP ECC6 and / or SAP S/4HANA.
- Strong analytical capability with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.
We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team.
Application close date: 20th October 2026. Please note, this date is subject to early closure. Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.
Management Accountant in Sydney employer: Ausgrid
Ausgrid is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including salary sacrificing options, discounted health insurance, and a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and collaboration. With opportunities for professional growth through training and mentorship, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while contributing to a sustainable energy future for Australia. Located in the vibrant regions of Wallsend and Newcastle, Ausgrid fosters a community-oriented environment where your work truly makes a difference.
