Work - Are you ready to shape the future of Sunwater, helping the business to execute on strategy and performance? We are looking for a driven senior leader to step into the role of General Manager, Planning & Performance - a pivotal position responsible for developing and supporting the business to deliver on our Business Plan, elevating organisational performance, and strengthening the commercial insight that underpins our major investment and operational decisions. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑impact function that sits at the heart of Sunwater’s long‑term success.

If you’re energised by strategic financial leadership, passionate about building high‑performing teams, and confident partnering with senior executives to influence business outcomes, this role offers the scope to make a meaningful and lasting contribution. You’ll lead Sunwater’s long‑range planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, finance business partnering focused on performance and data-driven decisions, own key financial models that shape our commercial decisions, and drive a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvement across the organisation.

This is your chance to join a purpose‑driven organisation where your contribution is valued, your initiative encouraged, and your growth is supported. At Sunwater, you’re not just taking on a role - you’re becoming part of something bigger.

Key responsibilities include:-

• Oversee Sunwater’s long‑range planning, annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including key corporate communication such as the Business Plan, SCI and Corporate Plan.
• Own Sunwater’s business valuation and project evaluation models, as well as the cost allocation model and framework.
• Provide strategic analytical support through financial modelling, investment evaluation and insights that inform enterprise‑wide decision making.
• Create and lead high‑performing teams that deliver insightful, strategic decision support to the business.
• Oversee the development of pricing strategies and models for complex, non‑regulated customers, ensuring alignment with Sunwater’s broader pricing strategy and commercial initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to provide strategic financial advice, challenge assumptions, and translate financial data into actionable insights that improve business performance.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy and best‑practice financial planning and performance.
• Establish and uplift performance monitoring and reporting capabilities to align organisational goals, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and lead effective business performance reviews.

Our ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience, supported by a degree in Finance, Economics or Commerce, and a strong track record of partnering with and presenting to senior executives. You will have deep capability in building and communicating financial insights, along with proven experience implementing robust forecasting and planning frameworks that incorporate scenario modelling, predictive analytics and data‑driven insights to strengthen organisational decision making.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including competitive base salary, 12.75% superannuation and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Tina Burrell, Talent Acquisition Lead at Sunwater via email - tina.burrell@sunwater.com.au.

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity

Life - At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. 

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