Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst

Job Description

AGL is seeking a Finance Analyst or Senior Finance Analyst to support the financial budgeting and forecasting operations for the Energy Markets & Development (EM&D) business, delivering quarterly forecasting, budgeting and three-year planning, and providing in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial performance for the wholesale electricity portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Data Integrity & Insights & AI-Enabled Improvement

• Support and execute repeatable data quality controls (completeness, accuracy, timeliness), including reconciliations between source systems, models and outputs.
• Consolidate and structure data from multiple sources to produce analysis and reporting within deadlines.
• Improve data integrity and insight turnaround by implementing repeatable controls (reconciliations, exception checks, version control); and consolidating data from multiple sources for reporting and analysis.
• Drive process and model improvement using AI responsibly (Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate analysis, drafting and documentation, while validating outputs and maintaining confidentiality.

Month-End Accounting & Performance Reporting

• Assist the month-end close process for the Wholesale Electricity portfolio.
• Prepare variance analysis and related commentary for actual result vs prior period and budget, forecast for inclusion in monthly performance reporting.
• Provide monthly reporting and analysis of the financial performance to key stakeholders.
• Support in-depth analysis, understanding, interpretation and explanation of major drivers of the Wholesale Markets financial performance.

Budget, 4YP & Reforecasting

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, reforecasts and 4-year plans including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.
• Coordinate the collection of inputs and preparation of outputs with various stakeholders to meet the deadlines set out by Group team.
• Present variance analysis vs prior period or last forecast to enable management review.
• Work with Group team to produce necessary inputs into the Group packs.
• Perform forecasting requirements upon request in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

Half-Yearly External Reporting

• Prepare disclosure packs for half yearly external reporting, including the onerous contract valuation.
• Prepare variance analysis and related commentary for OFR and cashflow.
• Prepare data for adhoc external parties and regulators (e.g. ACCC, ABS, ATO).

Business Partnering

• Contribute to the achievement of the Trading and Origination financial objectives and targets by contributing effective and value-add commercial analysis to the Electricity trading team.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen data integrity, speed of data consolidation and the effectiveness of financial models and reporting, including leveraging AI tools (specifically Microsoft Copilot) where appropriate.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years post-qualification experience for Analyst or 5+ years post-qualification experience for Senior Analyst (minimum)
• CA/CPA/ACA/MBA qualified
• Advanced user of Finance module of ERP (preferably SAP)
• Advanced user of MS office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Experience of month-end close and finance planning process
• Experience working with large complex data sets
• Demonstrated focus on data integrity and controls (e.g., reconciliation, exception handling, version control and documentation of assumptions).
• Strong ability to quickly combine, clean and structure data from multiple sources (e.g., Excel/Power Query, ERP extracts) to meet reporting and planning deadlines.
• Highly desirable: experience using AI assistance (preferably Microsoft Copilot) to improve efficiency in analysis, drafting and documentation, with strong judgement to validate outputs and handle confidential information appropriately.

Benefits

• Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
• Staff discounts: Discounted energy, telco and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
• Additional Leave: 1 week 'Recharge Leave' for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.
• Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
• AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.

Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

We'd love to see your application by: Sunday 10 May 2026.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

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