Finance Manager at Chevron in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job description

• This role will report into the Global Fuels vertical, working closely with the International Fuels BPF Manager to support the GM of Interational Fuels, as Australia is a signficant part of the Asia Pacific portfolio.
• This role will be based in Brisbane.
• We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership and Finance Leadership
• Drive peer-leading performance outcomes by being a key and integral part of the business leadership team, providing guidance and insights from the finance and perspective on strategic and other initiatives
• Key finance advisor to business leaders to drive future performance and strategic actions and initiatives, and incorporate enterprise-level thinking where it makes sense
• Use We Lead behaviors to effectively communicate, align, and influence teams on shared goals and outcomes
• Manages financial performance reporting, forecasting, and business planning, integrating the three lenses of performance (absolute performance, actuals vs. plan, and performance against our peers)
• Ensures integration of reliable financial and operational data to generate insights and enable high-quality decision-making, in addition to identify opportunities for improvement
• Directs Finance and Accounting function to support Australia’s Fuels & Lubricants’ business activities, including financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, decision support, internal control, compliance, accounting policy, etc.
• Manages production of accurate and timely financial information for management reporting purposes (local statutory and US consolidated reporting)
• Leads a team of finance analysts, in addition to partnering with GBS (shared services) for services provided
• Ensure effective coordination, communication, and delivery of financial services to the business to address financial concerns and to improve cost efficiencies
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting and the implementation of strong financial controls
• Ensures appropriate systems and procedures are in place and operating satisfactorily to comply with statutory, regulatory and US reporting requirements for all Chevron companies
• Performs fiduciary duties according to schedule of review and regulatory requirements
• Drives / promotes stronger control and compliance environment. Develop internal controls and policies to safeguard assets, protect legal entities from financial exposures and promote the overall financial success of the entities.
• Lead or support incident investigations and disciplinary proceedings, as required
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors to identify risks to the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls and compliance with regulations and policies. Support prescribed audit programs.
• Responsible for statutory tax compliance and planning, in coordination with Corporation Tax
• Ensures potential financial impacts are timely communicated to leaders and seeks guidance from the relevant regional teams
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with relevant government and tax agencies, as needed
• Regional Leadership and Collaboration
• Partner effectively with the International Fuels BPF Manager and other Regional Fuels and Lubricants leaders to influence decisions and priorities across the Asia Pacific region
• Share best practices among peers to promote standardization across the region
• Works closely with Corporation Treasury Regional Cash Management for banking operations and cash management
• Applies knowledge of local business activities and regulatory changes to proactively engage Corporation Treasury on emerging funding issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA required; MBA or other advanced business qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience within the energy industry or a comparable complex, capital-intensive industry.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial leadership and business partnership across geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, performance management, governance, risk management, and commercial decision support.
• Experience supporting businesses with operations across Australia and engaging with senior stakeholders in a complex organizational environment.

Skills

Required

• Strategic financial leadership
• Business partnership
• Financial planning
• Performance management
• Governance
• Risk management
• Commercial decision support
• Financial reporting
• Forecasting
• Business planning
• Internal controls
• Compliance

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be entitled to the following benefits (eligibility criteria applies):
• Optional hybrid working model, including working from home on Fridays (where applicable and in line with business requirements)
• Paid parental leave – 14 weeks full pay for primary carer and two weeks full pay for secondary carer
• Above superannuation guarantee legislation contributions
• Additional 40 hours of annual leave per annum
• Health and wellness offerings including fitness membership reimbursement and employee assistance program (counselling service)
• Education assistance and 24 hours study leave per annum
• Additional leave entitlements for compassionate leave, family and domestic violence leave, defense reserve leave and community service
• Annual bonus program (performance-based)
• Death insurance benefit
• Long service awards and recognition program
• Fuel discount available after probation
• Vehicle allowance and novated lease options (applicable only for designated roles)
• Recreation club and various social events (i.e. Melbourne Cup lunch, yearend celebration, fun runs, trivia nights etc.)
• The opportunity to collaborate with people outside of your workgroups by joining one of our employee networks. Employee Networks are groups of employees focused on the following dimensions of diversity: gender, race, sexual orientation, age, disability, military service and nationality