We build the infrastructure the internet actually runs on.

Most people don’t think about what happens when a video call connects Sydney to Singapore in under 50 milliseconds, or how a cloud file reaches a data centre on the other side of the world in the blink of an eye. The answer is almost always an undersea cable – and building those cables is exactly what SUBCO does.

We build, own and operate high-capacity submarine cable systems linking Australia to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The internet’s backbone isn’t in the cloud. It’s on the ocean floor – and we put it there.

You’ll work on things that matter at scale.

SUBCO is an Australian-owned scaleup at an inflection point. We’re not a startup finding its feet, and we’re not a slow-moving incumbent. We’re a fast-growing team of specialists doing infrastructure work that shapes how entire regions connect to the global digital economy

About the role

The Senior Financial Accountant collaborates closely with operational leaders and diverse business units, providing financial insights, conducting analysis, and providing recommendations to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The focus is on strategically guiding the financial direction of the assigned portfolio, acting as a catalyst for well-informed decision-making, and ensuring that financial strategies align with the unique requirements of each division.

This role is a contract position for roughly 15 months.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Conduct financial analyses, encompassing cost-benefit evaluations, revenue projections, and risk assessments. Translate financial data into actionable insights to guide strategic decision making.
• Engage with divisional teams to monitor financial plans, covering budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Take the lead in consistently monitoring financial performance throughout the month, proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation and growth. This includes driving the finance support for treasury, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, company credit cards and payroll.
• Manage operational drivers, including reconciliation, and oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the financial health and performance of both the department and individual projects. Provide regular reporting and insights to support data-driven decision-making.

Financial Control & Systems

• Support month-end accounting and reporting processes. This includes overseeing key operational drivers, monitoring actual expenditures, analysing variances, investigating discrepancies, and reporting findings and corrective actions.
• Maintenance of finance systems and processes and support scalability as the business grows.
• Assist in the preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations and manage the financial aspects of capital.

Tax and Compliance

• Manage tax and statutory compliance requirements in conjunction with external accountants.
• Determine the allocation of revenue, cost and profit to different subsidiaries within the group operating in various tax jurisdictions.

Payroll

• Oversee payroll compliance including awards, payroll tax, Single Touch Payroll, SGC and WorkCover obligations.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Commerce
• CPA, CIMA or CA qualification
• 5-8 years of experience in an accounting, business services, and/or commercial accounting role.
• Strong finance and accounting background with demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting standards, accounting processes, and systems.
• Business services and/or tax experience (including transfer pricing) would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial accounting skills and experience including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow analysis and performance reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis, modelling, and reporting.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, able to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing processes, systems, and reporting.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model – We value face-to-face collaboration, while still giving you flexibility to balance work and life. We work in office together 3 days a week and 2 from home (Monday & Wednesdays).
• We work in a beautiful office, located in a convenient location in the Fortitude Valley.
• Flex Leave – Extra paid leave each year for life admin, study, appointments, or important moments that matter to you
• Your birthday off
• Free coffee & snacks
• Pet-friendly HQ – Bring your furry (or not-so-furry) friends to the office
• Parental leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave (or 24 weeks at half pay), available to the primary carer, with superannuation contributions for up to 12 months, even during unpaid leave
• Milestone rewards