Shared Services Manager QLD - Brisbane

at  Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About The Role
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Shared Services Manager to join our team based at our Brisbane Office.
In this hands on role you will be responsible for overseeing the Whitehaven Coal Shared Services team and provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Mine Accountants and Payroll teams.
The Finance Shared Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient delivery of financial services and processes within the Finance Shared Services team. This position manages day-to-day operations, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with financial policies, and supports the overall financial strategy of the organization. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement in finance operations.

What You’ll Do

• Managing internal and external audit processes and joint venture accounting and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Ensuring compliance with payment runs and payroll schedules.
• Ensuring timely month end close and report production, including finalisation of month end accounts and preparation of variance analysis against budget and/or forecast.
• Developing reporting to stakeholders including all accounting and financial reporting, including monthly site reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans and business initiatives.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and issues are proactively resolved and reported as required.
• Develop expertise in SAP (ERP) and TM1 (BI software)
• Lead shared service team toward the delivery of best practice financial controls and to operate in accordance with group policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting / Business or related field.
• CPA or CA membership
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within finance shared services or operations
• Systems experience (TM1 Planning Analytics, strong SAP knowledge desirable).
• Strong experience in managing finance functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development opportunities
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company shares
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Flexible work conditions

If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team in the mining industry, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to drive sustainable growth and excellence in mining operations.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work

• Managing internal and external audit processes and joint venture accounting and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Ensuring compliance with payment runs and payroll schedules.
• Ensuring timely month end close and report production, including finalisation of month end accounts and preparation of variance analysis against budget and/or forecast.
• Developing reporting to stakeholders including all accounting and financial reporting, including monthly site reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans and business initiatives.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and issues are proactively resolved and reported as required.
• Develop expertise in SAP (ERP) and TM1 (BI software)
• Lead shared service team toward the delivery of best practice financial controls and to operate in accordance with group policies and procedure