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

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to support and deliver end-to-end Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) services. This role plays a vital part in informing investment decisions, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring SA Water’s long-term financial sustainability.

As a key adviser, you will provide financial insights, assist with investment proposal reviews, support budget development, and prepare analysis that empowers senior decision-making across the organisation.

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.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

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.

You will:

• Assist in reviewing business initiatives and investment proposals, applying best-practice FP&A principles
• Use financial modelling to assess investment trade-offs and risks
• Support the annual budgeting process and monitor emerging financial issues
• Deliver insightful reporting and presentations to inform business strategy
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function
• Collaborate across business groups and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Experience in applying FP&A principles within a corporate environment (Desirable)
• Financial systems experience (e.g. Oracle) (Desirable)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel modelling capabilities
• Innovative thinking to support business development initiatives

Further information can be found in the attached- PD- Financial Analyst.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team tracy.rayan@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, 28 May 2025.

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: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.