About Us:SunDrive is one of Australia's most exciting start-ups, operating in one of the world's most exciting spaces – renewable energy technology.We are on a mission to unlock Solar's full potential by revolutionising how solar cells are made, to unlock new heights of efficiency, cost, and sustainability.Founded in 2015 by two UNSW roommates (Vince Allen - a PhD student in solar and David Hu – a former investment banker), we have come a long way From the breakthrough made in their garage to producing the world’s most efficient commercial-sized solar panel.In 2022, we secured $21 million in our Series A funding round, and are backed by some of Australia’s top venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, and Mike Cannon-Brooke’s private investment fund, Grok), tech founders, a former Australian Prime Minister, and the Australian Government.We are looking for a new Finance Business Partner to join our team at SunDrive to focus on a number of new projects. You will be an integral part of our growing team and focus on the collation and preparation of project-based financial information such as project budgeting, milestone reports, forecasting, and project risk and opportunity management.You will work closely with SunDrive’s project teams to ensure that projects are delivered on budget and within compliance with agreed deadlines.You will focus on:

• Support the preparation of project budget financials
• Collect up-to-date project financial data, improve forecast quality, and actively drive measures to achieve financial targets
• Prepare milestone financial reports according to requirements
• Partner with project execution teams to drive continuous improvements and cost savings across projects
• Provide timely and accurate financial insight for project risk and opportunity management (e.g. quantification of project delay financial risk)
• Work closely with division leaders in forecasting our PV manufacturing costing roadmap
  
  

Requirements:

• Significant experience within the finance and accounting space
• Current CA / CPA / CFA qualification
• Proven experience partnering with the business to provide expert advice
• Previous experience in the Solar / PV manufacturing industry
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience with Xero is highly desirable
  
  

Benefits @ SunDrive!🧠Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free confidential EAP offered to all employees (full-time, part-time and casual employment) and their immediate family members from the first day of employment with SunDrive
  

✏️Learning & Development

• AUD $1,000 per calendar year
• 5 days of leave at full pay
  

🧸Parental Leave

• 13 weeks of leave at full pay for the primary caregiver
• 6 weeks leave for the secondary caregiver (4 weeks Full Pay, 2 weeks Government incentive)
• 6 weeks of parental bereavement leave at full pay for both primary and secondary caregivers
  

💻Hybrid Working

• Up to 2 days working from home per work week for non-site and operations staff
  

🚌Transportation Allowance

• Up to AUD $45 per week for public transport/tolls, 52 weeks per calendar year
  

Additional InformationSunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.SunDrive is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.