Financial Reporting Analyst (Group Planning & Reporting)

EnergyAustralia is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst in Melbourne, VIC. The role focuses on setting financial targets, developing plans, and tracking performance metrics, including business performance reporting and variance analysis. Candidates should have at least 3 years of finance experience and relevant qualifications. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers various employee benefits, aiming to support the transition to a sustainable energy future.
EnergyAustralia is hiring a Financial Reporting Analyst in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves setting financial targets, developing plans, and tracking performance metrics. Responsibilities include business performance reporting, variance analysis, and creating automated reporting frameworks. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years of finance experience. The company emphasizes an inclusive culture and offers various employee benefits.
About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people! In commercial finance, we provide business partnering and commercial support with teams to make sure we get the most out of our resources. This involves setting goals, creating financial plans, and keeping track of important numbers. We provide reports and insights that help drive performance and support smart decision-making. We also help with regular financial and operational updates to ensure that we're all on track to achieve EnergyAustralia's goals.

About The Role

In this role, you’ll be responsible for setting ambitious annual targets, developing robust financial plans and forecasts, and establishing and tracking key performance metrics. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering insightful reports and strategic support that underpin performance and guide key decisions. If you’re passionate about driving success and making a difference, we want to hear from you! Your key responsibilities will include the following:
• Contributing to enterprise level business performance reporting, and individual business unit reporting.
• Providing variance analysis of performance against plans and forecasts along with insights into performance improvement opportunities
• Consolidating business unit reporting including producing cashflow and balance sheet forecasts and insights
• Developing automated reporting frameworks and dashboards to enhance efficiencies and insight to business performance
• Working with business stakeholders to provide reporting to ACCC, ESC and ABS as required
• Support the annual financial planning process and ongoing forecasting process including the capital plan, cash flow and balance sheet, and presentation preparation

How Can You Support The Clean Energy Transition
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, economics or another relevant quantitative degree (minimum)
• Post graduate qualifications in accounting and/or finance holding current CA/CPA qualifications preferred
• Minimum 3+ years experience Finance, with previous management reporting and/or planning experience desirable
• Experience in financial modelling
• Good degree of commercial acumen

If you’re ready to join us ‘doing - not just dreaming’ towards a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future for all, click the 'Apply’ button!

Why Us?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;
• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• 2 paid recharge days
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar