Senior Financial Analyst

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Date: 5 Nov 2026

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Company: Transgrid

 

 

 

 

 

About Transgrid 

Transgrid's network is the backbone of the National Energy Market, enabling energy trading between Australia’s three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market to deliver safe, reliable, and low-cost power for more than three million homes and businesses. Join us and continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day. 

 

The opportunity 

Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst and turn complex financial and project information into clear, actionable decisions. 

Working across the Delivery Projects Group, you will establish robust reporting and processes, partner with finance and operational stakeholders, and help multidisciplinary project teams strengthen their financial acumen. Your insights will support informed decisions, improve financial performance and help teams navigate the complexities of the project development lifecycle. 

 

Please note this is an 8-month max-term paternity leave cover. 

 

The impact you’ll make 

You will bring forward-looking insight, disciplined planning and a continuous-improvement mindset to a complex, deadline-driven project environment. 

  • Deliver accurate, timely reporting, dashboards and commentary that identify trends, explain performance and support proactive financial decisions. 

  • Lead monthly financial reviews with project teams, analysing actuals against budgets and forecasts and recommending actions to improve cost management and control. 

  • Support annual budgeting, business planning, FTE forecasting, job repricing, month-end, accruals and cost allocations. 

  • Build financial models and scenario analyses for projects, initiatives and ad-hoc decisions, including assessments of financial viability and risk. 

  • Improve reporting processes and support the implementation of new systems while working across finance, operations and diverse business stakeholders. 

 

What you’ll bring 

You can simplify complex financial information for non-financial audiences while maintaining accuracy, commercial discipline and momentum across competing priorities. 

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field, together with a CPA, CA or equivalent qualification. 

  • At least three years’ senior-level experience in finance or accounting within a large, complex organisation, including business partnering in a project environment. 

  • An understanding of the project management lifecycle and capex and opex, supported by strong commercial acumen and experience communicating with varied stakeholders. 

  • Advanced Excel, data analysis and financial modelling capability. PowerPoint and Oracle knowledge will be advantageous. 

  • A proactive, collaborative approach, strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity and meet deadlines. 

 

Why this role 

This is an opportunity to build your experience across complex, multidisciplinary projects while taking real responsibility for financial insight and decision-making. You’ll bring greater clarity to project performance, improve processes and systems, and work with diverse stakeholders to turn complex information into practical, commercial insight. 

We back your ambition with real development, not just a promise. This role offers the challenge and scope to stretch your judgement, broaden your experience across a large and complex organisation, and strengthen your capability while making a meaningful contribution to Delivery Projects. 

Ready to see how far you can go? 

 

Be part of something bigger - Our Values 

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day. 

 

Our commitment to you 

Enjoy flexible working, 20 weeks’ paid parental leave, novated leasing and a wide range of corporate discounts designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career. 

We’re committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments to ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment process. 

Applications close on the 19th of November - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.