Finance Manager - Australia

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

We are looking for a finance professional to join our Neste organisation as Finance Manager, Australia and join our Regional Finance team in Melbourne..  

You will focus on ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the financial results of the entity and ensuring an entity that is compliant with local legislation and has strong internal controls. In this job you will work closely with the finance team both in APAC but also in the Head Office in Finland to cover the full finance spectrum in the country.  You will also work with the General Manager and business team in Melbourne on a day to day basis.  

The team in Australia has a critical role in ensuring feedstock supply from the Australian market, especially to our Singapore refinery which has recently been expanded to meet the growing global market demand for low-carbon solutions in transport and cities, aviation, polymers and chemicals.

Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Be accountable for timely and accurate reporting of the entity
  
  

• Be responsible of the functioning of daily finance processes of the entity
  
  

• Control and coordinate financial and statutory matters of the entity with the internal Global Financial Services team and external service provider.
  
  

• Coordinate entity’s financial closing tasks with the internal Global Financial Services team and external service provider
  
  

• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed and documented
  
  

• Develop our accounting processes while also being able to perform certain routine tasks by yourself
  
  

• Develop entity’s reporting processes
  
  

• Review and analyze company financial reports and results
  
  

• Prepare and present Quarterly Business Review Content through agreed KPI’s
  
  

• Prepare rolling financial forecasts for Group reporting if required
  
  

• Be a solid and trusted finance partner for the General Manager and other internal stakeholders, for instance assist management in the formulation and follow up of its overall strategic direction
  
  

• Together with the General Manager ensure the general compliance of the company (audits (statutory and possible internal), legal compliance with regional legal function, risk management, overview tax and customs issues as well as certain other compliance processes)
  
  

• With the support of Legal, manage company legal structure and appropriate annual company documentation with external service provider
  
  

• Cash flow forecasting and management with our Treasury department
  
  

• Maintain banking relationships together with our Treasury department
  
  

• Actively participate in the local rollout of different IT systems
  
  

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accountancy
  
  

• Minimum 10 years of related finance work experience
  
  

• Solid financial accounting and reporting knowledge
  
  

• Strong analytical skills and concern for quality
  
  

• Very strong understanding of IFRS and local tax/regulatory rules
  
  

• Good working knowledge on ERP/accounting system, Google and Microsoft tools
  
  

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills
  
  

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  
  

• Ability to influence others without a formal position
  
  

• Meticulous and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  
  

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by 2 June 2026.

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment..

Depending on the location and the requirements of the position, the process may include a health examination and/or a security clearance.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com

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