Senior Commercial Analyst

Job no: 501427
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth
Categories: Various categories

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  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic financial insights and reports
  • Use insights to shape outcomes and guide decisions
  • Attractive salary package | Energy discounts | Career growth opportunities

The better way forward
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.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic team in Perth. In this role you’ll go beyond data analysis – your work will be pivotal in understanding financial performance and recommending strategies to enhance profitability across our energy portfolios. You’ll assess energy contracts, analyse portfolio outcomes, and identify risks and opportunities to drive business performance. This role combines deep financial insight with commercial strategy to guide decision-making in a fast-paced and evolving energy environment.

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta, we foster a culture that prioritises safety and innovation. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects in the energy sector. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages creativity and initiative.

What you'll do

  • Develop and present strategically aligned budgets and forecasts to support informed financial planning
  • Analyse portfolio performance, delivering insights that influence trading, contracting, and investment strategies
  • Lead financial with a focus on actionable insights, risk identification, and opportunity optimisation
  • Conduct financial assessments of energy projects and agreements to guide commercial and strategic decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions and drive performance through data-backed recommendations

Your experience

  • Proven experience in commercial or financial analysis with a focus on strategy, ideally within the energy sector
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to move beyond the numbers to influence commercial decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret portfolio outcomes and provide recommendations that improve financial performance
  • Proficiency in data analytics tools and software, and financial modelling and forecasting tools
  • A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to ask the right questions and drive improvements in outcomes.
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Economics, or a related field, with a strong background in financial analysis and commercial strategy

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.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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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Application close: W. Australia Standard Time

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