Commercial & Finance Analyst

About the role

Join Origin's Commercial Asset Services team to drive smarter cost decisions across a diverse portfolio of energy assets and projects. You will turn financial data into clear insights that improve performance and deliver value.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with budget owners, project managers and operational teams to establish cost baselines, maintain accurate forecasts and influence commercial and financial outcomes.
• Monitor actual costs, commitments and accruals, investigate variances and provide forward‑looking insights on cost trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support budget submissions, forecasting, month‑end processes and performance reporting, including maintaining estimate‑at‑completion positions.
• Maintain strong cost control disciplines such as cost coding, change control and data integrity while identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve cost transparency, governance and business performance.

Required profile

• Experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, accruals, commitments and performance reporting within an asset, operational or project environment.
• Confidence working with ERP systems, financial data and analytical tools to maintain accurate cost information and solve business problems.
• Ability to communicate cost and financial information clearly, work constructively with stakeholders and challenge assumptions where required.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset focused on strengthening cost control processes and streamlining reporting.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Financial analysis
• Cost control
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis

What we offer

• Discounted Origin products (electricity, gas, internet)
• 21 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
• Origin 360 EV subscription plans
• Free confidential counselling for employees and families