Financial Analyst

At ATCO, we believe in providing endless opportunities for learning, development, and personal growth. As a globally expanding company, we take pride in our work and seek outstanding Finance team members who share our passion for excellence. Our diverse operations allow you to explore different regions and directions to develop your career. You will have the chance to work collaboratively with other teams, learn from them, and progress professionally. Are you ready to take on new challenges?

**Position**: Financial Analyst

**Location**: Jandakot

**Employment Type**: Full-time/permanent

**Job Summary**

The Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning & Analysis Team plays a vital role in ATCO Australia's strategic planning endeavours, managing the end-to-end process of gas volume forecast for the annual business plan, offering support in crafting business cases, evaluating the financial viability of new commercial customer connections, and delivering timely ad-hoc analyses to aid Executive planning and decision-making processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Financial Analyst contributes to achieving organisational goals by delivering accurate and timely financial insights.

**About us**

You will join a diversified corporation with investments all over the globe. ATCO has been "Always there. Anywhere" for 75 years, with approximately 19,000 people throughout ATCO and all subsidiary and affiliate companies and assets totalling over $24 billion. Providing essential services throughout many different industries.

**About the role**
- Collaborating with the business to conduct financial modelling and assess capital investment decisions for inclusion in business cases, ensuring their alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Partnering closely with the Business Development team to evaluate the financial feasibility of new commercial customer connections, adhering to the Business' Capital Contribution policy and NGR79 regulations.
- Enhancing and maintaining the corporate forecasting model to facilitate ongoing effective business planning and decision-making processes.
- Preparing and analysing monthly customer volumes and revenue reports to identify trends and insights for informed decision-making.
- Managing the end-to-end process of gas volume forecasting for the annual business plan, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational goals.
- Providing support in forecasting cash requirements to support the business in maintaining financial stability and liquidity.
- Analysing complex financial models to facilitate forecasting and strategic business planning efforts.
- Contributing to the annual update of the gas demand forecast, including preparing submissions to the ERA during access arrangement negotiations.
- Fostering an effective team environment, upholding ATCO’s core values, and demonstrating open communication, a continuous improvement mindset, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Providing timely ad-hoc analyses to support Executive presentations for strategic planning, Board presentations, corporate initiatives, business planning forecasts, as well as other organizational initiatives such as strategic planning and forecasting.

**What we are looking for**

**Qualifications**
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly regarded.

**Background**
- Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting within a corporate finance environment, with a strong focus on financial modelling.
- In-depth understanding of finance/valuation concepts and financial statements.
- Experience with cash flow management.
- Strong analytical background and complex financial modelling experience.
- Experience in evaluating new projects' financial viability and understanding general accounting principles and standards.
- Demonstrated experience in introducing new working practices and challenging the status quo for continuous improvement.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to articulate financial insights and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders and senior leadership.

**Why You’ll Love working with us**:

- **Innovative Culture**: Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and embraces modern HR practices.
- **Growth Opportunities**: We're committed to your professional development and offer avenues for career advancement.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life harmony.
- **Inclusive Team**: Collaborate with a diverse, inclusive team that celebrates difference.
- **Employee Benefits**: Including salary packaging, employee assistance programs, paid parental leave, and purchasing additional leave.