Senior Forecasting Analyst

CS Energy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Energy is seeking a Senior Forecasting Analyst to lead enterprise budgeting and forecasting, building robust models and delivering executive insights. You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive forecasting excellence across a dynamic energy organisation.

You will own consolidated processes, automate where possible, and mentor junior team members while collaborating with Finance and operational teams to shape strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading consolidated budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Strong ability to build driver-based financial models.
• Proficient in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Proven capability to present insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain driver-based models and forecast tools.
• Consolidate inputs into integrated three-way forecasts.
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyse results, trends and key drivers.
• Prepare budget reports and executive-level insights.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and operations.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Scenario Modelling

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring/Coaching

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful business insights? We are seeking a Senior Forecasting Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving forecasting excellence, financial planning and strategic decision-making across our organisation. Working within a high-performing Enterprise Planning, Reporting & Analysis team, you will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver robust forecasting models, scenario analysis and executive-level insights that shape the future direction of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to take ownership of consolidated budgeting and forecasting processes while helping to improve forecasting capability, automation and financial modelling practices. You will work closely with Finance, operational teams and Executive Leadership, providing trusted advice that supports informed decision-making across a complex and dynamic business environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and deliver company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models and forecast tools.
• Consolidate financial inputs into integrated three-way forecasts.
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyse financial results, trends and key business drivers.
• Prepare budget reports, Board papers and executive-level insights.
• Challenge and validate assumptions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement across forecasting processes, systems and reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain accurate and reliable forecasting data.
• Support Corporate Plan and Statement of Corporate Intent deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance and operational teams.