Commercial Finance Partner - Projects

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In 2025 we were named in Australia's top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of 40 billion in 2025 and 150,000+ employees spread across 100+ countries

About the Role

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Partner - Projects in Sydney (AU) t o join our Project Execution team. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, Tender Teams, and Finance stakeholders to support the successful delivery of customer projects.

You will provide financial and commercial support across a portfolio of projects, helping teams monitor performance, manage risks, track financial outcomes, and make informed business decisions.

The role will primarily support projects across our Power Systems and Secure Power business units, partnering with stakeholders to drive strong commercial and financial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a project environment and wants to combine commercial, financial, and operational insights to improve project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Commercial Support

• Partner with Project Managers and project teams to support the financial and commercial performance of customer projects.
• Support tender activities by reviewing financial assumptions, project budgets, and commercial risks for new opportunities.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost-to-complete reviews while monitoring revenue, margin, cash flow, and profitability to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions

• Prepare financial and operational reporting, analyse project performance, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, planning, and KPI tracking across the project portfolio

• Work closely with Project Managers, Tender Leaders, Finance teams, and other business stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Contract Management, and other support functions as required.
• Contribute to project and business review meetings by providing financial insights and analysis.

• Support project governance, risk reviews, and compliance activities across the project portfolio.
• Provide financial insights to management while ensuring adherence to internal controls, company policies, and IFRS 15 requirements.

About You

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Project Finance, Commercial Finance, Project Accounting, Project Controls, or a similar project-based environment.
• Experience supporting customer projects within engineering, infrastructure, industrial, technology, or related industries.
• Exposure to project budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and commercial performance monitoring.
• Understanding of contract and project risk considerations is advantageous.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen, with the ability to evaluate project performance and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and present insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tool skills (Power BI, Tableau or similar), with knowledge of IFRS 15 and project financial reporting principles; able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA, or progress towards a professional qualification is desirable but not essential.

Join Schneider Electric and play a key role in delivering commercially successful projects across our Power Systems and Secure Power business units, while building your career in a global leader in energy management and automation.

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All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing 'Career Hub' you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips.

• Flex@Work - a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options
• FREE access to Coursera - online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Share program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
• Annual Leave purchasing options to ensure you have flexibility in your downtime
• Discounts at major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
• Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and known as a market leader
• Named as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 Be part of an organisation that lives it's Values through Care and Inclusion

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