General Manager Finance, Retail, Melbourne

ENGIE is a global energy player with over 97,000 employees across more than 30 countries. All of our teams’ efforts are unified in support of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, by providing innovative energy solutions to households, businesses and communities. Our global ambition, as a pioneer of the renewable energy transition, is to champion carbon-neutral energies and achieve an affordable, reliable net-zero energy system by 2045. Zero. You may think it’s nothing, but to us at ENGIE… zero is everything!

The Role
You’ll primarily collaborate with the Retail business and serve as the 'CFO' for the business and act as a consultant to the Head of Retail and their team, liaising with various finance functions as needed. Your support will be crucial in helping the business meet its financial goals by delivering analysis, insights, and constructive challenges to their decision-making processes. With an emphasis on future performance, you will be responsible for preparing financial forecasts and budgets for the business.

You will lead the development of collaborative partnerships with the Head of Retail and their team, as well as with various stakeholders across ENGIE. Your role will involve transforming data into actionable insights to provide high-quality recommendations that shape business decision-making. Furthermore, you will support the investment decision-making process within the business and manage the annual budgeting and medium-term planning, ensuring they align with ENGIE standards while establishing suitable targets and objectives. You will oversee the monthly forecasting process to assess the business progress towards its goals and enable timely actions based on your findings. Actively engaging with the finance community, you will incorporate business perspectives and identify potential risks that could affect financial results. You will assist in recognising, quantifying, and addressing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) issues related to the business in partnership with the country risk officer. Additionally, you will propose efficiencies to improve the business financial performance while avoiding risks or adverse impacts on business operations.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Commerce or relevant field
• Extensive experience in a senior finance position working in complex multinational organisations and an understanding of the power/gas market dynamics in Australia
• Skilled in establishing and nurturing positive relationships while valuing the perspectives of others. Capable of exerting influence, even at levels above peers
• Capacity to question existing practices for the advantage of both the team and the organisation and utilise previous knowledge to address new challenges effectively

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, marital status, health, disability or political opinions.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply. Our differences are our strengths.