Senior Finance Analyst - Electrification & Innovation (12 Month)

AGL Energy; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Discounts on energy plans

Energise rewards program

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

AGL Energy, Docklands office, is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for a 12 month opportunity in Melbourne. The role sits at the intersection of Finance and the Electrification & Innovation business, delivering month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and commercial analysis.

You will partner with stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights, supporting integrations and implementing robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Strong capability to understand business drivers and translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and month-end close.
• Big 4 experience welcomed, with proactive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, including journals and reconciliations.
• Analyse actuals vs budget/forecast and explain key movements.
• Prepare financial commentary and reporting packs for Finance leadership.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide practical recommendations.
• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate operational drivers into financial insights.
• Support integration of new businesses and systems with robust reporting and controls.

Skills

Finance analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial modelling

Communication

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Consolidation tools

Job description

Join the change. Electrify your future! We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career. Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

The Senior Finance Analyst will provide high-quality financial reporting, planning and commercial analysis to support the performance of the Electrification & Innovation business. This role sits at the intersection of Finance and the business, translating financial and operational data into clear insights that support better decision-making. The role will have a balanced FR&A and FP&A focus, covering month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and commercial decision support. The successful candidate will be a strong people person and trusted business partner, with the confidence to build relationships, challenge assumptions and explain financial information in simple, practical terms. The role will also support the integration of new businesses and systems, driving consistent reporting, processes and financial controls. This is a 12 month opportunity based in Melbourne.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including journals, reconciliations and accruals.
• Analyse actual results against budget, forecast, prior periods and business cases, clearly explaining key movements and drivers.
• Prepare clear financial commentary and reporting packs for Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities and emerging trends, and provide practical recommendations.
• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, including assisting the business in developing assumptions and challenging inputs where appropriate.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational drivers and translate them into meaningful financial insights.
• Provide commercial analysis and support business cases, investment decisions and other strategic initiatives.
• Review complex financial modelling and provide insights.
• Help stakeholders understand financial performance and make informed decisions by communicating complex financial information in clear, everyday language.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across Finance and the broader business, acting as a key link between financial and operational teams.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders, understand their needs and provide practical finance support.
• Support the integration of new businesses, systems and processes by establishing effective reporting, data flows, controls and month-end practices.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong capability in understanding business drivers, challenging assumptions and turning analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively and challenge assumptions across both Finance and non-Finance audiences.
• Strong experience across financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and month-end close.
• Big 4 experience opened and welcomed, particularly those with a proactive mindset and strong stakeholder management experience.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, and taking ownership of outcomes.
• SAP, Business Planning and Consolidation experience highly regarded.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• *Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Employment and Diversity

Application deadline: Tuesday 3 November 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.

We are dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourage applicants to share their lived experiences.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Finance and Accounting

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful. We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.