Analyst

The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Analyst to join our Finance team in Sydney on a Permanent Full-Time basis. Reporting to the Strategic Business Planning Manager, you will be supporting strategic business planning and value creation through budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, financial modelling, business optimisation, and analysis to guide key business decisions and achieve financial objectives. Key Responsibilities Produce high-quality integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting and modelling outputs which align to enterprise strategy, drive business performance and support the delivery of the organization’s objectivesActively support excellence in long-term planning, modelling and scenario analysis to predict key performance metrics and optimise return on invested capitalContinuously improve planning, budgeting, forecasting and modelling processes by enhancing systems, datasets, and outputs for greater efficiency and accuracy in partnership with business stakeholders and finance business partnersMonitor performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights into performance drivers, trends, risks and opportunities and support the implementation of measures designed to maximise enterprise outcomesProvide financial modelling, competitor analysis, and commercial support for strategic business initiatives and decision-makingContribute to a high engagement culture within the Integrated Business Planning Team in support the team’s performance objectives Your background Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field; post-graduate qualifications (e.g., CA) preferredExperience in financial modelling, strategic business planning, corporate development and strategy, or FP&A rolesProficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems; Workday or Adaptive Planning experience preferredAble to manage large complex datasets, including Microsoft PowerBI and SQL experience (preferred)Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills – able to present insights to diverse audiences and connect financial insights to business objectivesEssential capabilities include accountability, judgement, attention to detail, continuous improvement, commercial acumen and being a good learnerStrong relationship-building and communication skills for management of remote stakeholders Working at APA At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life. We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day. We are APA APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia. As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities. Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered. This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. Role closes Sunday, 20 April 2025. Role Reference Number JR1542 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.