Director of Commercial Performance - Operations

Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.

We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and 900MW under construction.

Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia’s transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team’s cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

The Commercial Performance Director, reporting to the Head of Commercial Performance with a dotted line to the Executive General Manager Operations, is a key leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance and providing strategic support to the business. This role bridges financial management and business operations to enable delivery of Squadron Energy Services business portfolios of strategic programs.

The role partners with the business unit to deliver financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations that drive optimal business outcomes. The position demands strong leadership to influence decisions and align commercial strategies with customer needs and enterprise value creation.

The Commercial Performance Director will work closely with the business unit team and broader business stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of their business unit plan, facilitating the delivery of strategic initiatives.

• Implement robust performance management frameworks for the business unit to deliver measurable business value, efficiency gains, and growth including:

• Coordinate business unit planning and annual budgeting activities

• Challenge non-strategic spending and prioritise investments that generate long-term returns

• Track and analyse financial performance and cash flow, explaining variances and drive corrective actions

• Provide commercial insight by co-developing business cases, evaluating pricing, risk, margin, and ROI for projects and products

• Influence decisions early in the process, acting as a strategic advisor rather than a gatekeeper

• Develop and execute a structured program roadmap for the business unit strategic initiatives

• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams across technology, operations, finance, legal, and customer 

• Manage for alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements

• Manage for alignment with third party commitments

• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities (including resourcing, change management and technology integration), and implement mitigation strategies

• Facilitate prioritisation, project initiation, and recovery to maintain alignment with strategic goals

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve business outcomes

• Establish formal governance forums and facilitate collaboration to drive alignment across business unit and its stakeholders 

• Facilitate executive updates, board-level reporting, and strategic briefings to the wider business 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in consulting our other similar business advisory roles

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in delivery of transformational programs with regulatory oversight

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressive leadership roles

• Commercial and analytical expertise with deep financial knowledge and strong business acumen

• Strategic mindset, anticipating market trends and shaping long-term plans

• Change leadership, reframing risk as opportunity and fostering innovation

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

• Mentoring and development of junior team members

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills, including liaison and negotiation skills

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to link financial decisions to organisational goals

• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic analysis 

• High-level organisation skills including well-developed priority-setting skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance partnering or other similar advisory roles
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Finance, CA/CPA desired but not required
• Current Drivers License

To Apply

Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps:

• Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date.

• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.