Finance Manager, Group Reporting

Alinta Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinta Energy in Australia is seeking a seasoned financial reporting professional for a 12-month Group Reporting role based in Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll lead group consolidation, support acquisition accounting and advise on technical accounting matters, while adapting reporting systems to evolving requirements.

You’ll work with stakeholders across the finance community, influence senior managers and help deliver accurate statutory reporting during a period of ownership change.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with at least eight years' commercial experience and Big 4 background.
• Experience in group reporting, consolidation and preparing financial statements per AASB and IFRS.
• Technical accounting experience in business combinations, derivatives and impairment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work independently across a dispersed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation and financial statement preparation for owned entities.
• Support acquisition accounting and business combinations after ownership changes.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on business combinations, derivatives and impairment.
• Prepare accounting position papers with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Drive improvements to reporting systems, processes and controls and build networks.

Skills

Group reporting

Consolidation

IFRS/AASB knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA qualification

Job description

• Lead group consolidation, statutory reporting and technical accounting
• Support acquisition accounting and evolving group reporting requirements

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 our Group Reporting team during a significant period of change. This 12-month role will support increased reporting requirements following a change in ownership, including group consolidation, acquisition accounting, financial statements and technical accounting matters. You’ll also help adapt reporting systems and processes to meet evolving group requirements.

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

• Manage group consolidation, financial statement preparation and reporting to owners, alongside reporting for investment holding and financing entities
• Support acquisition accounting and business combination activities arising from the change in ownership
• Provide technical accounting advice across business combinations, derivatives and hedge effectiveness, impairment and other complex transactions
• Prepare accounting position papers and work directly with external auditors and stakeholders across the Finance community
• Drive improvements to reporting systems, processes and controls, while proactively building the internal relationships needed to move complex work forward

Your experience

• CA qualification with at least eight years’ commercial experience and a Big 4 or similar background
• Experience in group reporting, consolidation and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with AASB and IFRS
• Practical technical accounting experience across business combinations or acquisition accounting, derivatives and hedge effectiveness, and impairment
• The seniority and technical confidence to work independently, influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively when required
• A proactive approach to building relationships and networks quickly across a geographically dispersed organisation, with the ability to drive projects through to an outcome

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne and will suit an experienced financial reporting professional who is comfortable working with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple locations.

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 2026 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.