• Step into a strategic role where your insights drive real business outcomes
• High-impact role with senior leadership exposure and career growth
• 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

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance business partner to join our Retail Finance team as a Manager, Partnering – Operational & Capital Expenditure. Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Partnering, you’ll oversee ongoing operational expenditure (Opex) and capital (Capex) investment. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to provide strategic financial insights, lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, and ensure robust business case development for capital funding. This is a high-impact role that blends financial acumen with strong business partnering to drive cost efficiency and investment discipline.

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

• Partner with the Retail Leadership Team to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and strategic analysis.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of Opex, Capex and FTE budgets across all Retail functions.
• Drive monthly performance reporting for Retail Cost to Serve, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Support capital investment planning by coordinating robust business case modelling and aligning with IT Finance on Retail IT projects.
• Mentor and develop a team of two analysts while fostering a culture of collaboration, critical thinking and continuous improvement.

Your experience

• CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• 2-5+ years of experience in a finance business partnering or finance manager role, in addition to extensive analyst experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills with the ability to understand key business drivers in a complex and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated experience building trusted relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders across both finance and non-finance teams.
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and process improvements through critical thinking, curiosity and a proactive mindset.

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role is ideal for an experienced Finance Business Partner or Manager with a strong background in analysis, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building trusted relationships with stakeholders.

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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