Own month-end reporting and analysis for an allocated Retail entity and underlying business segments
Build your digital capability across Excel models, automation and reporting
Grow within a collaborative finance team | Perth | Flexible working
Ready to make a real impact?
Join our Retail Finance team and take ownership of the accounting and analysis for an allocated business segment. You'll deliver accurate month-end results, explain the drivers behind performance, manage balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and help modernise established finance processes through digital upskilling and automation.
Why you'll love working here
At Alinta Energy, we're taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia — and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You'll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We're big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.
There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including:
flexible working
energy discounts
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
a paid volunteer day each year
fully stocked kitchens
lots more
What You'll Do
Lead month-end reporting and analysis for an allocated Retail entity and underlying business segments, including balance sheet, gross margin and operating expenditure
Own balance sheet reconciliations, including investigating any discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities and providing clear commentary on results
Prepare monthly cash flow analysis, rolling cash flow forecasts and other financial information for senior stakeholder reporting
Support statutory and tax compliance, including BAS preparation and submission
Partner with Retail Finance,



Group Finance and external audit teams to resolve issues and provide sound accounting advice
Enhance gross margin and accrual models by identifying practical automation and process improvement opportunities.
Your Experience
A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with CA, CPA or CIMA completed or in progress
At least three years' experience across financial, management or statutory reporting, with robust month-end capability
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards, advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
Confidence building productive relationships across multiple functions and communicating financial insights clearly
An improvement mindset and interest in Power BI, Databricks or SQL; Retail or utilities experience is desirable, not essential.
Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.
This role will suit a self-motivated Financial Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, understanding the story behind the numbers and improving how work gets done in a changing, data-driven environment.
We are a **** 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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📌 Financial Accountant Retail (Perth)
🏢 Alinta Energy
📍 Perth