Finance Manager - Accounting & Reporting

Job Description

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the role

The Finance Manager - Accounting & Reporting will oversee core accounting and finance processes associated with AGL's Customer Markets business unit. This role will ensure appropriate controls and governance frameworks are clearly defined and embedded in everything that the Customer Markets finance teams do; while supporting business Heads in the forecasting and reporting of 4 year plans, expenses, balance sheet, depreciation and amortisation.
This role will also play a key part in driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes, and lead a team of 2 direct reports.

This is a 12 month maximum-term role, based in Melbourne CBD.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee reported Customer Markets balance sheet and drive governance to support balances via coordinating periodic balance sheet reviews.
• Own and drive the sold vs billed process that covers three-way reconciliation of market, network and billed data.
• Work with managers and analysts across Customer Markets finance to ensure efficient and effective month-end processes completed to a high standard and on a timely basis.
• Coordinate preparation and review of BU management performance reporting.
• Provide insights on business performance against strategy through variance analysis and commentary.
• Identify ongoing risk & opportunities that need to be managed.
• Coordinate and review of disclosure packs for half yearly external reporting.
• Act as key point of contact for external auditors, including facilitation and coordination of data requests, review and resolution of issues raised, and writing of papers and associated material for audit and risk committee.
• Resolve judgmental audit issues with support from heads of and other finance managers.
• Review variance analysis and related commentary for OFR and cashflow.
• Provide input and analysis into annual impairment testing activities.
• Manage the team through the forecasting process from collection of inputs, navigation of interdependencies and preparation of outputs to achieve stakeholder buy-in.
• Drive resolution of key issues, including liaison with tech and business subject matter experts, and coordination of effort across finance to achieve successful outcomes.
• Be responsible for employee/team performance, development and succession planning.
• Drive team culture and design & execute on a strategy for team engagement.

What you’ll bring to the table

• CA/CPA/ACA/MBA qualified with extensive experience in month-end close and finance planning processes within a large-complex organisation
• Advanced user of a Finance module of ERP (preferably SAP)
• Advanced user of MS office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• High quality written communication skills including exposure to board papers
• Ability to present complex data/concepts in a clear and easily understood manner and influence business decisions
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple resources
• Ability to influence and interact with senior management & executives across the business

We’d love to see your application by, Wednesday 28 May 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.

Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

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

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.