Head of Finance Business Partnering
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Job Summary
Lead the finance business partnering function to translate complex financial data into clear commercial insight uplift capability and drive performance across donorfunded programs across Tetra Techs international development portfolio.
Contribute to a world where people communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more informationplease visit our website
The opportunity
- Location: Canberra Brisbane or Adelaide
- Permanent Fulltime
- Must have valid Australian work rights
About the role
As Head of Finance Business Partnering you will provide strategic leadership and handson commercial finance expertise across multicountry operations. You will lead a team influence senior operational leaders design scalable finance models and champion best practice in project accounting (including ASC 606) ERP processes and financial reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the finance business partnering function to provide commercial insight decision support and financial advice to executive leaders and operational teams.
- Translate complex financial data into clear practical guidance that leaders can act on across Tetra Techs international development portfolio.
- Oversee budgets forecasts and longterm planning in partnership with the business and support commercial proposal development.
- Lead financial modelling scenario analysis and business case development for major initiatives.
- Drive the use of KPIs dashboards and performance metrics to improve accountability and outcomes.
- Lead coach and develop the finance business partnering team managing multiple direct reports and fostering a highperforming commercially focused advisory culture.
- Build finance capability across the organisation by improving financial literacy and embedding disciplined decisionmaking.
- Partner with the business on change initiatives including growth cost optimisation transformation and system improvements (ERP automation).
- Identify and drive opportunities to improve financial performance efficiency and value creation.
- Manage project reporting in accordance with company policies (including PEEAC WAR and ASC 606) and oversee project setup and invoicing in the ERP.
- Prepare the monthly Corporate Pack and associated reconciliations and assist with internal and external audits.
- Address other requirements in line with business needs.
Selection criteria
- Fully qualified CA or CPA (essential).
- Proven leader with handson experience managing coaching and developing finance professionals.
- Extensive background in finance business partnering within complex multistakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in project accounting revenue recognition and forecasting.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability able to turn numbers into practical insight.
- Experienced presenting commercial recommendations to senior leaders and executive teams.
- Highly organised proactive selfstarter who thrives in ambiguity adapts quickly to change and can prioritise competing demands to deliver clear timely decisions.
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How to apply
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Applications will close at 11:59 pm AEST on 4th March 2026. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible; applications will be assessed on receipt and Tetra Tech International Development reserves the right to progress and appoint suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating how your qualifications experience knowledge skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Why Tetra Tech International Development
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working wellbeing and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration trust diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equalopportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures genders abilities and experiences. We are committed to child safety safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust safety and well-being. Through unified systems flexible and supportive workplaces we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion child safety safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures genders abilities and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application please email or phone 61 (08).
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (SEAH) child abuse and exploitation modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people and that all people are treated with dignity and respect irrespective of country project or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Techs Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
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- ABAP
- Management Administration
- Manufacturing
About Company
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology
