Assistant Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Synergy AU Full time

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

Click here to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.

**Role Summary**:
The Assistant Finance Business Partner is a newly created opportunity in our Business Partnering and Project Governance team based at our Perth CBD offices.

The primary purpose of this role is to be the focal point for finance related matters for our Customer and Finance & Business Services business units.

**Key responsibilities of the role include**:

- Track and report actual v budget/forecast costs, with a focus on explaining variances to stakeholders through reference to key cost drivers.
- Ensure accuracy of PowerBI reports for areas of responsibility and liaise with team PowerBI focal to ensure fit for purpose.
- Guide and support the delivery of forecasts and budgets in accordance with Synergy’s corporate planning framework.
- Build relationships with the Heads of Functions, Cost Centre Managers, and business unit focals and be their go to for finance related matters.
- Understand Synergy’s Delegated Financial Authority and communicate its requirements to the business as required.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Prior finance experience as an Assistant Accountant, Analyst, AP/AR roles and relevant work experience.
- Intention to work towards/progress towards a professional accounting qualification.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and the ability to quickly understand new concepts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Intermediate Excel skills are essential and experience using SAP, Anaplan, PowerBI would be highly regarded.

**What we offer**:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave

Click here for a full list of our benefits

**Every Voice Matters**

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.



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