Finance Analyst - Utilities

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of utilities data, supporting billing processes, delivering insightful reporting, and contributing to energy efficiency projects across a diverse property portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting, analysing and validating utilities data for billing and payment purposes
• Identifying variances, investigating discrepancies and providing reporting recommendations
• Preparing monthly KPI and performance reports, highlighting trends and key business drivers
• Delivering commercial and financial analysis to support pricing
• Maintaining utilities databases, customer information, pricing schedules and site records
• Developing and maintaining utilities consumption and usage reporting through Power BI
• Supporting the administration of council rates, land tax and associated charges
• Assisting with business cases and financial modelling for energy efficiency initiatives
• Conducting cost-benefit analysis and tracking realised project benefits
• Working closely with property, facilities and operational stakeholders to ensure smooth customer transitions and accurate billing processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and operational efficiencies

About You
You are a highly organised analyst with strong numerical skills and an exceptional eye for detail. Comfortable working with large datasets and multiple stakeholders, you enjoy transforming complex information into meaningful insights that support business performance.
You will ideally possess:

• Degree qualifications in Finance
• Previous experience within data analysis, reporting, utilities, property, facilities management or a similar environment
• Strong financial and commercial analysis capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Power BI reporting and dashboard development (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a high-performing facilities and utilities team
• Exposure to major energy and sustainability initiatives
• Broad stakeholder engagement across property, operations, technology and commercial functions
• Varied analytical, reporting and project-related responsibilities
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

If you are passionate about data, reporting, commercial analysis and driving operational efficiencies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Lizanne Dsouza at Perigon Group on lizanne.dsouza@perigon.com.au for a confidential discussion.