Group Planning Leader

EnergyAustralia is seeking a Group Planning Leader in Melbourne, VIC. This leadership role involves guiding a finance team, managing financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and presenting reports to senior leadership. Candidates should have a finance-related degree, 8-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, and strong leadership skills. The position focuses on enhancing financial processes to support the clean energy transition.
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 is dependent on our people. Are you a finance professional looking to make a significant impact? In Commercial Finance, we play a key role in driving EnergyAustralia’s success by partnering with the business to maximise value from our resources. This includes setting annual targets, developing financial plans and forecasts, defining key performance metrics, and providing insightful reporting to support decision-making and optimise performance.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic Group Planning Leader to join our finance team. In this leadership role, you will guide a small, reporting team while collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes and influence critical business decisions. If you're people orientated, ready to lead, help shape the future of finance, and deliver measurable results, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

As the Group Planning Leader you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and execution of the monthly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and providing timely, accurate projections.
• Lead the planning and execution of the annual budgeting process, working closely with all business units to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Present consolidated budgets to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting key assumptions, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with business units to contextualize performance data and align on strategic priorities.
• Identify, design, and implement process enhancements to streamline financial planning, reporting, and forecasting activities.

How Can You Support The Clean Energy Transition

To be a success in this role, we anticipate you will have the following attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; CA/CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, reporting, with at least 3 years leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial systems, advanced Excel modelling and data visualisation tools (e.g., SAC, Power BI, Tableau).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then 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