About Us
Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation. Our ability to deliver on this purpose will be dependent on our people.
As the energy sector rapidly evolves with electrification, renewables, and sustainability at the forefront, we are delivering innovative centralised energy solutions to meet the needs of modern communities.
About the role
The Group Budgeting and Planning Lead provides business partnering and commercial support by leading key processes such as setting annual targets, developing financial plans and forecasts, tracking performance metrics, and providing reporting and insights to guide decision making.
This is a permanent role based in our Docklands office, with a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office each week.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the Annual Business Plan, including timelines, governance, and stakeholder alignment
- Support Business Plan development, including Balance Sheet, Cashflow and lease forecasting, and coordinate key deliverables (e.g. Board materials, Assumption Books).
- Lead the monthly forecast process, including timelines, stakeholder coordination, issue resolution, and delivery of clear, commercially focused insights.
- Contribute to core forecasting outputs, including Cashflow forecasts and financial analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement across planning and forecasting processes, tools, and systems.
About you
- Strong experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting. Experience working in a regulatory environment is preferred
- Strong stakeholder and project management skills
- Advanced technical capability in financial systems, Excel modelling, and data visualisation tools, with deep planning and forecasting expertise.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with experience enhancing processes, tools and workflows.
- Strong commercial acumen, communication skills, and a proactive, self‑motivated approach within a team environment.
Please apply now, applications will close 11.59pm, Sunday 12 July 2026
Why Us?
EnergyAustralia is a place where all employees are genuinely valued, supported, and free to be themselves — because we believe that’s when we’re at our best.
We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Employee discounts on electricity and gas, plus savings on major brands and products
- 20 weeks’ paid parental leave – completely gender-equal
- Energise Program – flexible working that’s team-centric, enabling teams to agree and succeed together
- Performance recognition and incentive programmes – tailored to different roles and teams to reward great work throughout the year
- Supportive leaders and a down-to-earth culture where you can be your authentic self