Financial Analyst, Performance Reporting

Job no: 501667

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Categories: Finance

• Shape how our Merchant Energy business sees & acts on performance insights
• Full time permanent role in our Perth, Sydney or Melbourne office
• Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts | Career Growth Opportunities

Alinta Energy is one of Australia's biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it. We're investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we'll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.

About the role

Join Alinta Energy as a Financial Analyst, Performance Reporting and play a pivotal role in shaping how our Merchant Energy business understands and responds to business performance. Reporting to the Head of Finance, TPM, you'll deliver timely, insightful reporting that supports effective decision-making and drives continuous improvement.

This role is more than just numbers, it's about building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, collaborating across Group Finance, and contributing to a culture that lives and breathes our One Alinta values. If you're curious, analytical, and thrive in a dynamic environment where your insights make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why you'll love working here

We're a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other's wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

What you'll do

• Compile and consolidate month-end reporting packs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment
• Engage with stakeholders to gather inputs and provide insights for reporting and forecasting
• Own and maintain presentation materials, with the potential to present to senior stakeholders
• Manage all overheads reporting for Merchant Energy (TPM East, West & G&D), including variance analysis
• Lead the overhead forecasting process, ensuring major Opex items are captured
• Provide clear commentary on month-end variances and identify key movements and drivers

Your experience

• Experience in a Financial Analyst or similar role
• Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and financial fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience in analytical tasks or roles involving data analysis
• Proficiency in Excel is essential; experience with Power BI and/or SQL is desirable
• Advanced PowerPoint skills for reporting and presenting insights
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Background in accounting is preferred, though not essential

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

If you're curious, analytical, and thrive in a dynamic environment where your insights make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Like what you're seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you've got experience in a similar role, we'd love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women's careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time