About Icon Water
Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years.
Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community.
Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.
The Opportunity
Join Icon Water's Commercial Business Partnering team as a Senior Commercial Analyst and play a key role in supporting one of the organisation's portfolios. Partnering closely with leaders and stakeholders, you will provide financial and commercial insights that drive informed decision-making, support strategic priorities and improve business performance across a diverse range of operational and capital initiatives.
This role combines financial business partnering, commercial analysis and performance reporting. You will contribute to business cases, investment decisions, procurement activities and commercial arrangements, while identifying risks, opportunities and efficiency improvements that deliver value to the organisation. Working across a broad portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to influence key decisions, support major projects and help shape the future of essential services for the Canberra community.
What You Will Bring
You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and improve organisational performance. You can translate financial information into meaningful insights, build strong relationships across the business and provide practical recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making. You bring a proactive mindset, strong analytical capability and a commitment to continuous improvement, coupled with the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Success in This Role Will Be Supported By
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Membership of CPA Australia or CA ANZ, or progress towards obtaining membership.
- Demonstrated experience as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Commercial Analyst or similar role.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance analysis.
- Experience developing business cases and supporting investment, procurement or commercial decisions.
- Knowledge of procurement, contract management and commercial evaluation principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Experience using large ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Why Join Icon Water?
At Icon Water, you'll use your financial and commercial expertise to support critical business decisions that help deliver essential services to more than 450,000 Canberrans. Working across the portfolio, you'll partner with leaders, contribute to major initiatives and play a meaningful role in shaping the performance and sustainability of a vital community asset.
In Return, We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- 15% employer superannuation contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Free gym membership, physiotherapy and other wellbeing initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive and values-led workplace culture
How to Apply
If you are motivated by the opportunity to provide commercial insights that support strategic decision-making and the delivery of essential services to the Canberra community, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Wednesday 11th November.
For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description available on the Icon Water Careers Portal.
For any additional information, please contact Robert.Paloni@iconwater.com.au.