Business Analyst

Overview

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LMS Energy is Australia's largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time, 12-month fixed term contract, Business Analyst in Unley, South Australia. You will work alongside the General Manager – Joint Ventures, providing support to help LMS meet its financial, operational, and governance commitments under a national joint venture with a top-tier client. The role offers experience across financial analysis, compliance, governance, and stakeholder engagement, contributing insights that support decision-making across multiple sites and strengthening processes to support growth and partnerships.

Our commitment to you:

• Health, wellbeing and flexible working options, including opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development in a supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways.
• Community impact with participation in charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day."
• Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered.

Responsibilities:

• Review and track financial performance against P&L and cashflow budgets across joint ventures.
• Develop and implement data collation, reporting, and analysis to ensure contractual and financial obligations are met.
• Identify and address gaps against contractual and financial targets, proposing corrective action plans.
• Assist with invoice preparation, validation, and dispute resolution, including recipient-created tax invoices.
• Support KPI incentive and deduction regimes with accurate calculation and documentation.
• Prepare mitigation or rectification plans for KPI failures and track outcomes.
• Support development and monitoring of OPEX, CAPEX, and business growth budgets.
• Act as the liaison between the General Manager Joint Venture and corporate functions (finance, legal, environment, compliance, safety).
• Collate, analyse and report on risk, safety, environment, compliance, and procurement across JV sites.
• Produce JV Board and Committee Reports, agendas and minutes, and governance documentation.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, reporting processes, and decision-making tools.
• Support contract management and compliance with JV Agreements and legal obligations.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, information systems or a related field.
• Proven experience as a business analyst, ideally in infrastructure, energy, or waste management sectors.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with ability to interpret P&L, forecasting and performance data into actionable insights.
• Experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, and variance reporting.
• High-level analytical, reporting, and documentation skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated corporate governance, reporting, and board/committee support experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in presenting to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent LMS internally and externally.
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS' company values and culture

How to apply:

Please email applications to employment@lms.com.au, quoting job reference COR-074-090925.

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please apply. Visit our website to learn more about what we do: https://www.lms.com.au/

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS does not recognise submissions from agencies without prior HR approval. Agencies are requested not to contact LMS employees with recruiting inquiries. Resumes are considered only when received directly by LMS HR after approval and a fee agreement. Any questions, please contact employment@lms.com.au.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Business Development and Analyst