Senior Finance Analyst, Trading

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About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to deliver on month-end accounting, performance reporting and process improvement for the Financial Instruments portfolio. The role will also be responsible for supporting and providing accounting and commercial evaluations of Trading & Origination projects.

What You'll Be Doing:
Month-end accounting & performance reporting

• Manage the month-end close process for the Trading and Origination Financial Instruments portfolio in accordance with AGL accounting standards.
• Maintain sound financial governance of relevant balance sheet accounts through detailed review of reconciliations and providing insights into working capital movements.
• Manage interaction with external audits and external regulators requests.
• Provide monthly reporting and analysis of the financial performance to key stakeholders.
• Support in-depth analysis, understanding, interpretation and explanation of major drivers of the Financial Instruments performance.
• Seek out process improvement opportunities to constantly improve the quality of reporting.

Half-yearly external reporting

• Prepare disclosure packs for half yearly external reporting
• Liaising with external auditor queries at half year and year-end
• Review the variance analysis and related commentary for Cashflow & Balance Sheet
• Manage and review data for ad-hoc external parties and regulators (e.g. ACCC, ABS, ATO)

Commercial projects support

• Contribute to the achievement of the Trading and Origination financial objectives and targets by contributing effective and value-add commercial analysis.
• Provide input to Trading & Origination reporting and other ad-hoc analysis as required by the business and Finance management.
• Coordinate advice from the Accounting Advisory team to determine the accounting treatment of new financial products and projects being assessed by the Trading and Origination business.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of all financial reporting and financial instrument valuation processes.
• Promote and implement continuous improvements of derivative accounting reporting system by working closely with development team and Risk teams.
• Collaborate with the business to develop new systems and valuation models.

Team initiatives

• Contribute to team meetings and team engagement initiatives
• Contribute to team strategy and deliver on continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring:
 

• CA/CPA/ACA/MBA qualified

• 5 years post qualification experience

• Advanced user of Finance module of ERP (preferably SAP)

• Advanced experience working with MS Excel & complex data sets

• Ability to pick up new concepts quickly and connect business drivers to financials

• Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, outside of direct team
   

We’d love to see your application submitted by: COB Wednesday 11 March 2026.
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
 

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.

• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.

• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.

• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.

• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

* Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

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