Senior Commercial Analyst

Alinta Energy Careers; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An Australian energy retailer is seeking a Trading & Portfolio Management professional in Perth. This role involves managing electricity and gas trading analysis, providing insights for commercial strategies, and enhancing Power BI dashboards. Candidates should have a quantitative background and 5+ years' experience in energy markets. Flexible working arrangements and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Energy discounts

Flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial analysis within Australian energy markets.
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Experience managing and reporting on electricity and gas positions.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reporting on electricity and gas positions.
• Delivering actionable insights and commercial recommendations.
• Forecasting demand loads and earnings scenarios.
• Enhancing Power BI dashboards to support asset valuation.
• Supporting long-term planning, budgeting, and risk analysis.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Commercial recommendations

Analytical capability

Proficiency in Excel

Data query tools

Power BI

Education

Tertiary qualification in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 our Trading & Portfolio Management team in Perth to support the optimisation of electricity and gas trading outcomes. You’ll deliver high-quality analysis, insights, and recommendations that shape commercial strategy and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reporting on electricity and gas positions to inform and align with strategy
• Delivering actionable insights and commercial recommendations
• Forecasting demand loads and earnings scenarios to support trading
• Enhancing Power BI dashboards and supporting asset valuation
• Supporting long-term planning, budgeting, and risk analysis

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Business, Economics, Statistics)
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial analysis within Australian energy markets
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Proficiency in Excel, data query tools, and Power BI

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role is best suited to a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoys solving complex commercial challenges.

What We Offer

• Optimise portfolio and trading positions through deep market analysis and strategic insights
• Collaborate across teams to deliver commercial recommendations and forecasts
• Enjoy flexible working, energy discounts, and career growth opportunities

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

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.