Senior Finance Manager - Retail Transformation

AGL Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Energy in Docklands, Melbourne, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – Retail Transformation to partner with senior stakeholders and deliver commercial insight, integrated planning and financial leadership that supports the Retail Transformation outcomes.

You will steward the business case, track program costs and benefits, provide the financial narrative for Board and governance discussions, and shape investment decisions with robust analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial finance and transformation-focused roles.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Experience supporting major transformation programs with business cases and governance.
• Strong financial discipline, cost governance and value realisation.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance, commercial partnering, planning and forecasting activities for Retail Transformation with strong cost control.
• Own and steward the Retail Transformation business case, tracking program costs, benefits and key assumptions.
• Provide clear commercial insight and recommendations to support investment, funding, scope and sequencing decisions.
• Shape the financial narrative and reporting for Board, Executive, Investment and program governance forums.
• Where possible, provide senior commercial finance support to other Customer Markets transformation initiatives.

Skills

Commercial finance

Stakeholder management

Transformation programs

Leadership

Executive reporting

Education

CA/CPA qualification

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.

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About the role

Senior Finance Manager – Retail Transformation

Are you a strategic finance leader looking to play a key role in one of AGL's most significant transformation programs?

As the Senior Finance Manager - Retail Transformation, you'll partner closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight, integrated planning and financial leadership that supports the successful delivery of Customer Markets transformation outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic decision-making by stewarding the Retail Transformation business case, tracking program costs and benefits, and providing the financial narrative that underpins Board, Executive and governance discussions. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring investment decisions are backed by robust analysis, clear financial reporting and strong commercial outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Lead the financial governance, commercial partnering, planning and forecasting activities that underpin Retail Transformation delivery, ensuring strong cost control, funding stewardship and appropriate accounting governance.
• Own and steward the Retail Transformation business case, tracking program costs, benefits, key assumptions and value realisation.
• Provide clear commercial insight and recommendations to support investment, funding, scope, sequencing and prioritisation decisions.
• Shape the financial narrative and reporting for Board, Executive, Investment and program governance forums, clearly communicating performance, risks, opportunities and decisions required
• Where priorities and capacity allow, provide senior commercial finance support to other Customer Markets transformation initiatives and business cases.

Who We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in commercial finance and/or transformation-focused roles, driving commercial outcomes in complex environments.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders, with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong experience supporting major transformation programs, including business cases, investment governance, benefits tracking and Executive/Board reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to balance commercial partnering, financial discipline, cost governance and value realisation.
• Experienced people leader with a track record of developing talent, leading cross-functional teams and driving organisational change.
• CA/CPA qualified with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities and deadlines.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping AGL's future. You'll work at the center of a high-profile transformation program, partnering with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions, unlock value and drive meaningful business outcomes.

At AGL, you'll gain exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders, lead complex commercial challenges, and help deliver initiatives that support our energy transition. Along the way, you'll be supported to grow your career, expand your leadership capability and make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most recognised energy organisations.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, 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. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Finance and Accounting