Commercial & Finance Manager - Projects

• Influence investment decisions through forecasting, reporting and commercial insights 
• Drive transparency, forecast accuracy and performance across Origin's Integrated Gas portfolio 
• Brisbane based

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About the role:

Play a key role in shaping the commercial, financial and project performance outcomes of major projects within Origin’s Australia Pacific LNG business. As a trusted commercial partner to project and operational leaders, you’ll provide clear insight into investment decisions, project performance, forecasting and shareholder reporting.

Working across all levels of the business, you'll help transform project performance management by bringing industry best practice in forecasting, project controls, governance and system utilisation.  Your focus will be on improving transparency, delivery confidence and the quality of information used to make critical investment decisions.

Why the role matters?

• Lead project forecasting, investment governance and performance management across a significant delivery portfolio.
• Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge to support smarter decisions, prioritisation and value outcomes.
• Translate project performance, delivery metrics, financial storytelling, schedule and delivery impacts into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders at every level.
• Drive improvements in systems such as PRISM, automation, standardisation, data integrity and project controls practices.
• Influence how major projects are planned, funded, governed and delivered across a world-class energy business

What will you bring?

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to oversee project budgets, forecasts and performance reporting.
• Deep understanding of project cost drivers, schedules, milestones and performance methodologies with the ability to improve forecast accuracy and delivery confidence.  
• Confidence to challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide practical recommendations that improve outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to tailor messages from frontline delivery teams through to senior leadership.
• Experience improving systems, reporting and system lead automation through tools such as PRISM or equivalent project performance platforms.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.