Career Opportunities: Finance Analyst (Finance Business Partnering) (12653)
Requisition ID12653 -Posted -Strategic Finance -Finance & Governance -Melbourne - AEMO Office (1) -Analyst
Finance Analyst (Finance Business Partnering)
Department :Finance & Governance
Division:Strategic Finance
Reference number:12653
Engagement type:Permanent
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure secure, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.
About the role
The Financial Analyst (Finance Business Partnering) plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Business Partners in leading and coordinating each AEMO division's finance and governance activities, and for driving excellence and efficiency in financial and operational performance.
This position contributes to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A;) and partnering functions for various AEMO's divisions and assists in the provision of financial oversight, governance, analysis and support for the financial performance of BAU, project and business change initiatives. The role also supports the allocation of costs to entities in a suitable and justifiable manner, ensuring the appropriate recovery of costs.
What you will be doing
Assisting the co-ordination, development and communication of Budgets and forecasts for AEMO divisions, including allocation of costs to entities (for cost recovery).
Providing "story telling" to various business and Financial stakeholders including analysis (and understanding) of key performance drivers to provide insightful commentary on business performance against targets and assistance in ensuring accuracy of financial results on a monthly basis.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with various cost centre owners, procurement teams, project managers, Finance and other relevant stakeholders as required.
Assisting in providing key finance and governance oversight and support of business cases and projects, ensuring financial outcomes are accurately reflected, enabling better decision making and delivering analysis to drive commercial outcomes.
Identifying and providing continuous improvement to existing processes including automation and BI reporting to uplift key processes, analytics and reporting.
Ensure high attention to detail in financial reporting by using tools such as Excel and PowerBI to troubleshoot data accuracy, validate outputs, and proactively follow up on stakeholder queries as they arise.
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, modelling and reporting (including FTE and labour recovery reviews) as required.
What you will bring to the role
Proven experience and confidence to work in a highly manual, high volume fast paced environment
Excellent data entry skills including speed and accuracy
Experience in preparing and analysing budgets and forecasts
Willingness to change work practices and processes to adapt to a changing business environment
Ability to analyse financial reports and to understand and articulate the key drivers of variances within those reports
Ability and willingness to look beyond their area of responsibility to understand the wider AEMO finance transactions and processes
Ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines
Education/ Certificates
Degree qualification in an appropriate discipline such as Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce
CPA/CA qualifications or studying towards (desirable)
In return some of our benefitsto you
Flexible working: work from home, part time,job share, hybrid options,and additional leave options
Professional development via projects, industry networks,job rotation, study assistance and more.
Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing.
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📌 Finance Analyst (Finance Business Partnering)
🏢 Australian Energy Market Operator
📍 Melbourne