Project Finance Analyst, Path Out

• 1-year fixed-term full time opportunity | Based in Footscray + WFH 
• Work on a critical transformation program rebuilding customer trust and services
• Salary: $118,608 + 12% super

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity 

Join our Path Out Program as a Project Finance Analyst in this 1 year fixed-term full-time opportunity.

You will partner with the Project Finance Manager to deliver strong financial oversight across a high‑priority transformation initiative.

You’ll manage end‑to‑end financial operations including invoice processing, month‑end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with the approved business case.

Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers and vendors, you will provide insightful financial analysis, track program performance and identify risks and opportunities.

This role plays a key part in supporting decision‑making, maintaining financial governance, and helping restore customer billing and payments services.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end invoice processing, including purchase orders, validation and supplier queries
• Deliver accurate and timely month‑end reporting, including accruals, reconciliations and analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to track costs, monitor budgets and provide variance insights
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by analysing financial and operational data
• Maintain financial controls, documentation and compliance with governance and audit requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experience in project finance or accounting, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of month‑end processes, including accruals, journals and reconciliations
• Proven ability to manage invoice processing and resolve financial discrepancies
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, TechOne)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including but not limited to reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close – Sunday, 24 May 2026