Business Controller, Merchant Energy

• Own financial controllership and reporting across a complex energy portfolio
• Lead a high-performing team with real impact and visibility
• Enjoy hybrid work options, energy discounts, and career growth

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.

Ready to make a real impact?

Join Alinta Energy's Finance team as the Business Controller for our Merchant Energy business unit. You'll lead financial reporting, statutory audits, and month-end processes while partnering with senior leaders to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Why you'll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we're taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia — and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You'll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We're big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.

What you'll do

• Lead the financial accounting processes for Merchant Energy
• Drive month-end close improvement processes
• Use your knowledge of the business to perform cash flow forecasting across multiple entities
• Guide and develop a team of accountants to deliver performance excellence
• Partnering with commercial teams to enhance business outcomes
• Contributing to a culture of Zero Harm and environmental responsibility

Your experience

• CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years in financial accounting or commercial
• Proven leadership in complex finance environments
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Experience in energy/utilities or Big 4 audit highly desirable
• Skilled in financial modelling, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role is best suited to a proactive individual who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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.