Finance Manager

at  Hysata

ABOUT US

Hysata is on a mission is to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to green hydrogen, with a disruptive approach to electrolysis.
The Hysata founding team comprises electrolyser industry veterans and the company is backed by leading cleantech investors. Our breakthrough technology has been recognised in top-tier journal Nature Communications and has created a buzz in the green hydrogen sector due to its promise to revolutionise the economics of green hydrogen production. This is possible due to Hysata’s unique combination of low capex and an ultrahigh system efficiency of 95% – a gigantic leap vs existing electrolysers which are at around 75%.
On the pathway to net-zero, green hydrogen is going to be a massive new multi-trillion-dollar global industry, of similar scale to today’s natural gas industry. With its world-beating technology and strong customer pull, Hysata is targeting becoming the leading global electrolyser player, with multi-gigawatt-scale manufacturing and putting a major dent in global emissions.
Join Hysata in the Green Hydrogen Revolution!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the daily finance operations while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for external stakeholders. Reporting to the General Manager – Finance, this position is located in Port Kembla, Wollongong, New South Wales. It offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art R&D and Manufacturing facility, with the possibility of future expansion into North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing ongoing financial and business support with Cash Management and Expense Management processes;
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to offer financial support for operational decisions;
• Overseeing month-end and year-end reporting requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory obligations;
• Responsible for Grant reporting and allocations;
• Oversee Accounts payable function;
• Collating and preparing Board reports;
• Reviewing operational performance at various levels, including products, customers, factories, and contracts;
• Developing standardized reports, dashboards, profitability analyses, KPIs, and metrics;
• Overarching responsibility for accounting systems, reporting systems, and data structures;
• Driving process improvements by reviewing existing processes and identifying areas for enhancement;
• Demonstrating strong contract management skills.

To succeed in this role, you will require the following.

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline and a post-graduate qualification (e.g., CPA/CA) with over 7 years of relevant experience;
• Experience in implementing an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite;
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner with senior executives and drive change.
• Previous experience in preparing statutory financial reports (IFRS, US GAAP) and leveraging that experience to provide value and insights into the financial statements’ preparation process.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and to establish effective relationships across all levels of staff.
• Experience in a manufacturing-environment is desirable