Finance Systems Analyst

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner.  AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector. 

About the role  As a Finance System Analyst you will ensure the successful implementation of the UpLift Finance project by applying best practices across systems, processes, and data to meet AEMO Group's financial objectives and reporting requirements. Reporting to the Finance Business Lead, the Finance System Analyst will act as the key link between business subject matter experts (SME’s), the functional and technical resources, ensuring that business requirements are accurately reflected in the design and solution.

This role is a full-time 10 months contract.

What you will be doing 

• Document and finalize business requirements as user stories and end-to-end business processes.
• Oversee completion of the configuration workbooks provided by the implementation partner.
• Drive functional integration activities, including mapping sources to targets and identifying business processes.
• Contribute to data migration activities, including field mapping, data augmentation, and quality analysis.
• Provide input into testing activities, including development of acceptance criteria, test cases and scenarios, and participating in SIT and UAT
• Understand cross-module and cross-functional impacts and dependencies, across configuration, customisations, data, processes and reporting.

What you will bring to the role 

• PA/CA qualified accountant with proven experience in system accounting, security, data and finance process implementation.
• Solid understanding of current accounting standards and practices.
• Exhibit strong personal leadership, responding positively to management requests, and effectively managing tasks independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to cultivate and manage cross-functional relationships, collaborating effectively to resolve intricate issues.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process 

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au