AGL
Finance Analyst (Group Planning & Reporting)
To innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations
Finance and accounting
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why AGL
AGL operates Australia’s largest private electricity generation portfolio within the National Electricity Market, comprising coal and gas-fired generation, renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro and solar, batteries and other firming technology, and gas production and storage assets. We are building on our history as one of Australia’s leading private investors in renewable energy to now lead the business of transition to a lower emissions, affordable and smart energy future in line with the goals of our Climate Transition Action Plan.
About the role
About the role The Finance Analyst is responsible for the preparation and planning of the annual budget cycle, quarterly reforecasts, monthly management reporting, and components of half and full-year external reporting for AGL Energy and Customer Markets. The Group Planning & Reporting team is a part of the broader Commercial Partnering & Integrated Planning organisational unit which also includes Trading & Origination Finance, Operations Finance, Consumer Finance, Business Customers and Technology Finance. What you’ll be doing
- Prepare month-end AGL Energy and Customer Markets FP&A reports, including monthly management reports, cash flow analysis, opex review, risk and opportunities review and capex project reports.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of the AGL Energy annual budget, four-year plan and quarterly forecasts.
- Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve, automate and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes and improve the reporting of financial information to management.
- Assist with the preparation of AGL Energy half-year and full-year reporting requirements for external stakeholders, including the Directors’ Report, Investor Pack and supplementary data and analysis.
- Assist in analysing AGL Energy progress towards a range of market targets and initiatives.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of finance regulatory enquiries and data requests.
- Provide appropriate specialist input to support key finance and business initiatives.
- Add value by acting with key stakeholders’ interest in mind, establishing and maintaining effective relationships, gaining trust and respect.
- Assist the broader AGL Energy FP&A team on an as required basis.
What you’ll bring to the table
- Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce or economics CPA/CA Qualified
- Min 4 years’ experience in analytical roles
- Demonstrated experience in providing financial analysis support to business management
- Demonstrated commercial acumen to understand the dynamics of a complex industry
- Ability to understand, utilise and improve sophisticated accounting and reporting systems.
- Strong Analysis for Office/SAP experience
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to analyse complex problems, identify issues, think laterally and apply analytical, qualitative and research techniques to develop appropriate strategies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to convey complex financial concepts to a wider audience/stakeholder group
- Strong Analysis for Office/SAP experience preferred
We’d love to see your application by: Sunday 30 March 2025 At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid work.
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.
What you'll be responsible for
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Development of Finance Strategy
Recommend improvements to optimize and improve financial performance and development of strategic long-term plans
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Operational and Financial Reporting
Analyze financial data to prepare timely reports to support business decisions
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Financial Modeling
Analyze data to create financial models that support planning and projections
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight