Financial Strategy Manager 

SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Financial Strategy Manager, working in our Large-Scale team. This position is office-based & hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our Sydney Office.

About the role:

The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis, alongside statutory compliance and financial control at the subsidiary level. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, with particular emphasis on forward-looking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to support both the Managing Directors locally to execute the sales and finance strategy globally, supported by and leading team members whose focus is primarily on Accounting & Tax matters. 

It requires balancing financial discipline with agility, enabling timely decision support in a dynamic, project-driven B2B environment. The Financial Strategy Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role ensures financial sustainability, supports strategic growth, and drives operational efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on renewable energy solutions.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance analysis, providing insights on risks, opportunities, and business improvement initiatives.
• Deliver scenario modelling and financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including profitability, cash flow, investment, and risk management.
• Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics to support local management and group reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, evaluate commercial opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Drive working capital improvements through effective management of cash collection, inventory, procurement, supplier payments, and capital investments.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements, while managing audits and external stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and statutory financial reporting to local and global stakeholders.
• Lead finance systems, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, including ERP governance, digital tools, and operational optimisation.
• Coach and mentor the finance team and key business users, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Experience & Skills:

• A career in senior finance would be expected, of 8-10 years. 
• First-hand Experience in financial leadership, ideally in a subsidiary of a multinational or in a stand-alone FP&A/finance manager role. 
• Strong background in FP&A, cash forecasting, and financial modelling. 
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and project-based financial analysis. 
• Familiarity with project-based commercial funding structures.  
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modelling tools. 
• Knowledge of Australian statutory and tax frameworks. 
• Proven experience with B2B, project-based industries (renewables, engineering, industrial equipment) preferred. 
• Comfortable working across time zones and reporting to European HQ. 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 
• CPA Qualified 

What’s in it for you:

We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office. We offer global resources and on site, we offer staff benefits such as a ping-pong and relax room as well as a staff kitchen for healthy breaks and gatherings.

This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.