Senior Commercial Analyst

Alinta Energy; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a commercial analyst to optimize trading outcomes through detailed analysis and strategic insights. The candidate will collaborate across teams to deliver commercial recommendations and support long-term planning. Ideal applicants have 5+ years in Australian energy markets and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI. Flexible working and several perks are included.

Benefits

Flexible working

Energy discounts

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial analysis within Australian energy markets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on electricity and gas positions to inform strategy.
• Deliver actionable insights and commercial recommendations.
• Forecast demand loads and earnings scenarios to support trading.
• Enhance Power BI dashboards and support asset valuation.
• Support long-term planning, budgeting, and risk analysis.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced commercial acumen

Analytical capability

Tools

Excel

Data query tools

Power BI

Job description

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Job no: 501913
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth
Categories: Wholesale Markets / Energy Trading, Merchant Energy

• 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

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.

Why you’ll love working here

We’re a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other’s wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

What you’ll do

• 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

Your experience

• 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.

Like what you’re seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

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

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

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.

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Advertised: 30 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Drive trading performance and strategy through market insights and portfolio analysis.

Expression of interest

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Drive trading performance and strategy through market insights and portfolio analysis.