Senior Analyst, Group Strategy & Corporate Development

Ampol; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Employee share scheme

Fuel discount / novated lease

Job summary

Ampol is seeking a Senior Analyst in Group Strategy & Corporate Development to support the development of Ampol’s Group Strategy through research, data analysis, financial modelling and strategic insights. You will contribute to portfolio analysis and materials for senior management and the Board, while supporting opportunities including acquisitions and partnerships.

You will synthesize market insights, prepare senior-level presentations, and work with cross-functional teams to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in strategy, corporate development, advisory or commercial roles.
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consultancy, professional services firm, investment bank or corporate strategy team is highly regarded.
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical capability, including financial and economic modelling, research and strategic frameworks.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience interrogating complex models and translating outputs into commercial implications.
• Understanding of corporate finance fundamentals, including cash flow modelling, business evaluation, P&L and balance sheets.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, recommendations and executive presentations.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills with the ability to engage subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support Ampol’s Group and business unit strategies, synthesising market, competitor, customer and industry insights.
• Develop financial and economic analysis and prepare strategic presentations, papers and materials for senior leadership and the board.
• Gather and analyse financial, operational and market data to assess business performance and portfolio opportunities.
• Monitor external developments and assess their potential impact on Ampol’s strategy and portfolio.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions, divestments, partnerships with valuation analyses.
• Prepare clear analysis to support internal decision-making and governance discussions.
• Build relationships across Group Strategy & Corporate Development and the broader Ampol business.
• Provide analytical support to Investor Relations including benchmarking and market analysis.

Skills

Strategy experience

Consulting experience

Financial and economic modelling

Data analysis

Executive presentations

Education

Finance/Business/Management or related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Functional Area: Corporate

Job Description

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Corporate Functions

Our Group teams enable the broader business to perform - providing strategic, financial, legal, people and governance expertise. With roles across Australia, Singapore and the US, we’re critical partners to the business and help shape Ampol’s future.

We work across borders, collaborate widely, and lead with purpose - always looking for ways to improve how we operate, support our people, and deliver results.

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Group Strategy & Corporate Development supports the development of Ampol’s Group Strategy through research, data analysis, financial modelling and the preparation of clear strategic insights. You will contribute to Group and business unit strategy projects, portfolio analysis and materials for senior management and Board discussions, while also supporting corporate development opportunities including acquisitions, divestments and partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support Ampol’s Group and business unit strategies, synthesising market, competitor, customer and industry insights.
• Develop financial and economic analysis and prepare strategic presentations, papers and materials for senior leadership and the board.
• Gather and analyse financial, operational and market data to assess business performance, strategic fit and potential portfolio opportunities.
• Monitor external developments and assess their potential impact on Ampol’s strategy and portfolio.
• Support assessment of acquisitions, divestments, partnerships and other opportunities through market research, financial modelling and valuation analysis, including DCF, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
• Support commercial and financial due diligence, including analysis of synergies, risks and value-creation opportunities.
• Prepare clear analysis and materials to support internal decision-making, governance and senior stakeholder discussions.
• Build effective relationships across Group Strategy & Corporate Development and the broader Ampol business, engaging subject matter experts and translating inputs into strategic insights.
• Provide analytical support to Investor Relations, including peer benchmarking, market and financial analysis, and investor and market communication materials.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in strategy, corporate development, advisory or commercial roles.
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consultancy, professional services firm, investment bank or corporate strategy team is highly regarded.
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical capability, including financial and economic modelling, research and strategic frameworks.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience interrogating complex models and translating outputs into commercial implications.
• Understanding of corporate finance fundamentals, including cash flow modelling, business evaluation, P&L and balance sheets.
• Ability to translate complex data and information into clear insights, recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills, with the ability to engage subject matter experts and manage varied strategic deliverables.
• Exposure to diverse business models and commercial stakeholder needs; downstream fuels, retail or broader energy sector experience is desirable.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with curiosity, sound judgement, integrity and the ability to work effectively with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!
• We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
• Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).
• We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
• Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.
• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.
• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme.
• Leave Options - Flexible leave options include annual leave, wellbeing and bonus days throughout the year and optional additional purchased leave.
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.