Finance Officer

Deliver accurate, timely financial processing while supporting business units with reliable insights, strong governance and ongoing improvement across core finance activities. About the Company SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians. We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between. Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations. As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities. We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians. About the role This role is responsible for delivering efficient financial processing, maintaining the integrity of financial information, and supporting business units with high-quality advice and analysis. You’ll lead the month-end transactional cycle, manage reconciliations, support budgeting activities and contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes. Working closely with the Sustainable Infrastructure Finance team, you’ll help ensure financial accuracy, compliance and strong service outcomes. About the person The ideal person for this role is a proactive and detail-focused finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and reliable financial services. They are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, confident managing transactional processes, and skilled at analysing data to support sound decision-making. They build strong relationships across teams, communicate clearly and professionally, and bring a collaborative mindset to supporting business units. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they look for smarter ways to work, uphold governance standards and contribute positively to a high-performing finance function. About Business Insights and Excellence The Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence by enabling best business practices, economic pricing, financial management, supply chain management, and Risk Governance & Assurance to support the broader business and partners in delivering reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes. Responsibilities Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. Deliver accurate and timely financial services including month-end processing, general ledger maintenance, journals, accruals and reconciliations. Maintain financial integrity by investigating discrepancies, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting business units to resolve issues. Support budgeting and reporting through preparation of budget packs, management reports and basic financial analysis. Build strong working relationships with Finance teams and business units to provide high-quality advice and service. Drive continuous improvement by standardising processes and contributing to the Finance Office improvement register. Ensure safety and compliance by adhering to WHS responsibilities and organisational policies. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Experience analysing transactional data and providing recommendations. Strong partnership-building skills across diverse teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Tertiary qualifications in accounting or progress toward them. Knowledge of financial systems (Ellipse desirable). Strong communication and customer service skills. Problem-solving capability and understanding of costing, governance or infrastructure operations (desirable). To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or a copy of the PD please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team Applications close 4pm, 27 January 2026. A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au Please note: Recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr