- Full time permanent role based in the Perth CBD
- Flexible hybrid working with only 3 office days & 2 days’ work from home
- Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts | 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
The Senior Commercial Analyst is a critical role responsible for leading the financial evaluation of projects and proposals to optimise commercial outcomes for Alinta Energy’s Retail pillar. Reporting to the Commercial & Contracts Manager, the Senior Commercial Analyst will work on both a diverse set of commercial initiatives spanning the retail energy sector, and will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and take ownership of key analytical and modelling activities to ensure delivery of business objectives.
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
- Strategically evaluate and lead commercial initiatives using technical analysis methods to identify commercial value, opportunities and associated risks.
- Develop financial models to support business decisions with clear outcomes and actionable insights.
- Maintain and improve existing workflows and models, ensuring documentation is updated and stakeholder requests are handled efficiently.
- Utilise stakeholder management skills to collaborate across business units to build strong relationships.
- Develop and contribute to business case presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Support and administer the commercial approval framework, aligning decisions with broader business needs and market understanding.
Your experience
- A tertiary qualification in an analytical discipline, coupled with significant demonstrated experience in a similar commercial or procurement role.
- Experience developing and running complex financial models, interpreting and presenting analytical results and recommendations to senior management.
- Experience using databases, including developing scripts to extract data, interpretation and transformation of data into actionable insights.
- Strong proficiency in analytical tools, including being an expert user of Excel.
- Highly developed ability to work in a team environment and effectively prioritise workload, whilst also having the ability to work and make decisions autonomously with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.
This role is best suited to a technical strong individual with commercial or procurement experience who is confident in their communication skills.
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.
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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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