Finance Business Partner

at  AGL Energy

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
About the role
Are you an enthusiastic Finance professional seeking a challenging role? If so, we want you to join our dynamic and supportive finance team as a Finance Business Partner on-site at AGL Macquarie (Hunter Valley NSW). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions for the operation of the power station. Your expertise will assist management in making informed decisions for the success of our business. AGL supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please be advised however, that this role will require the individual to work 3 days on-site.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain labour reporting, including month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations or AGL Macquarie.
• Lead month-end accounting and reporting processes ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in fulfilling half-yearly statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor key operational drivers and report on performance metrics.
• Prepare annual budgets, five-year plans, and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor actual expenditure, analyse, investigate, and report on variances.
• Provide advice on the correct accounting treatment for expenses, capital expenditure, and revenue.
• Prepare operational reports/dashboards for senior management and team leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare capitalisation of capital projects.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline.
• CA/CPA qualifications (or getting them)
• Practical experience in an accounting role in similar or related businesses.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficient in an integrated IT financial system, such as SAP.
• Superior analytical and conceptual skills.

If you are ready to take your finance career to the next level and contribute to a leading energy company, please apply by Tuesday 27th August 2024.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.
• Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:
www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Location:
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Job Family Group:
Finance and Accountin

• Maintain labour reporting, including month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations or AGL Macquarie.
• Lead month-end accounting and reporting processes ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in fulfilling half-yearly statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor key operational drivers and report on performance metrics.
• Prepare annual budgets, five-year plans, and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor actual expenditure, analyse, investigate, and report on variances.
• Provide advice on the correct accounting treatment for expenses, capital expenditure, and revenue.
• Prepare operational reports/dashboards for senior management and team leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare capitalisation of capital projects