Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis

Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis

Our Business

Working at TasWater is more than just employment, it’s a chance to contribute to social, environmental, and economic progress for Tasmania, now and into the future.  
Our team of around 920 skilled employees plays a vital role in the state’s wellbeing, delivering high ‑ quality water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers every day. 

We’re driven by a bold vision to unlock water’s full potential. Our future is centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, and our shared responsibility to protect the environment and secure Tasmania’s water future. 
Over the next four years, we’re proposing to invest $1.2 billion to support a growing state, improve water security, and take major steps towards our net zero emissions and zero waste goals.  

Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more. 

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and analytical Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Planning and Analysis, you'll play an important role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis activities across TasWater. You'll help provide accurate financial information, maintain financial models and contribute to reporting that supports informed decision-making throughout the business. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional looking to develop their commercial acumen, financial modelling capability and stakeholder engagement skills within a large and complex organisation. 

In this role, you will:

• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans. 
  
• Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations and month-end reporting information. 
  
• Conduct variance analysis and assist with performance reporting. 
  
• Maintain and enhance financial models, templates and reporting tools. 
  
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis. 
  
• Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to provide accurate financial information. 
  
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across planning, reporting and financial systems. 
  
• Contribute to data integrity, reporting accuracy and sound financial decision-making.

For a full copy of the position description, please click HERE

What we're looking for

We're seeking a proactive finance professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems and contributing to business performance through meaningful financial insights. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. 
  
• Experience in management accounting, financial analysis or a similar finance support role. 
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems. 
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 
  
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. 
  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. 
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and grow within a high-performing team. 

Highly regarded: 

• Experience within utilities, infrastructure or other regulated industries. 
•  Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or financial modelling activities. 

 Why TasWater

Across our multi‑disciplinary organisation, we’re committed to helping every team member grow their skills and shape a meaningful career. Joining TasWater means stepping into a workplace that offers clear development pathways, practical training opportunities, and access to experienced subject matter experts who support your growth.  
We’re also focused on building a genuinely inclusive workforce, one that reflects the diversity of the Tasmanian community we serve. We value the many perspectives, backgrounds, and identities our people bring, knowing they enrich how we work and the impact we create.  
We’re proud to be recognised by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. You can explore our benefits and policies on the WORK180 website, including 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, available regardless of tenure and inclusive of full superannuation. Our dedicated Employee Experience team continues to evolve these offerings to support our people into the future. 

The Details

This role can be based either at Hobart, Devonport or Launceston and attracts a salary range of $99,498.64 - $105,027.36 per annum (inclusive of superannuation).

Please note that this role may require occasional travel throughout Tasmania, including overnight stays, and may involve participation in an after-hours or on-call roster as business requirements dictate. 

Ready to apply? Simply click on the Apply now button and include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role, please contact Tess Beechey - Manager Financial Planning and Analysis via email at Tess.Beechey@taswater.com.au or call 0487 185 006. 

If you need assistance in applying, please contact Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer via email at Roly.Srivastava@taswater.com.au or call 0498 608 719. 

Application will close at 10:00am on Tuesday, 8th September 2026. 

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.