Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A
Santos Ltd
Brisbane QLD
Full-time, Onsite
Santos is an ASX-listed global energy company dedicated to providing reliable and affordable energy solutions to foster a better world. We operate as a unified team, driven by a "How can we?" ethos, even when faced with challenges. Our legacy is built on pioneering, problem-solving, and pragmatism. In pursuit of our Vision2040, we cultivate a focused and disciplined culture to drive value, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit to create a positive legacy. We are committed to delivering on ambitious goals.
As a Senior Finance Analyst – Planning, Reporting & Forecasting, you will play a vital role in coordinating financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for the Midstream, Energy & Solutions (M&E&S) Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly financial reporting process for the M&E&S Business Unit.
- Coordinate input from key stakeholders, including Business Unit leaders, Cost Control, and broader Finance teams across Santos.
- Deliver insightful analysis of monthly financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare and coordinate key month-end deliverables, including business performance reports, management reporting, and cost reporting.
- Coordinate and manage the annual budget process across the M&E&S Business Unit.
- Engage with Leadership Teams and managers to develop robust budgets aligned with business and Group strategies.
- Prepare budget submissions, presentations, and supporting materials for senior stakeholders.
- Manage the Business Unit's forecasting and latest estimate processes.
- Provide meaningful financial insight to support business planning and decision-making.
- Serve as the Business Unit focal point for the Jedox planning platform.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning systems, reporting frameworks, and business processes.
- Partner with finance transformation initiatives, Financial Services, and other stakeholders to drive process optimisation and automation.
What you’ll bring:
- A commercially minded finance professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.
- Strong financial modelling, data analysis, and business performance reporting capabilities.
- Experience managing complex planning and reporting processes across large organisations.
- A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and reporting outcomes.
- The ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification (completed or in progress).
- Demonstrated accounting or finance experience, ideally within the energy, resources, or oil and gas industry.
- Strong SAP experience.
What you’ll get:
You will join a team of high-calibre individuals and contribute to industry-leading projects. We embrace tackling complex problems at pace. Expect to be challenged and supported, with opportunities for learning and growth. Santos is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, characterised by safety, value, respect, and recognition of contributions.
Each of our sites offers specific amenities designed to enhance your health, wellbeing, and performance.
What you’re part of:
You will be part of a team contributing to our unifying purpose: to provide reliable and affordable energy for a better world. Beyond your role, you will contribute to improving living standards in our communities through building enduring and respectful relationships that serve future generations. This is a collective endeavour.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB Tuesday 14th July 2026.
Santos acknowledges the traditional lands of Aboriginal people and recognises their traditional rights to maintain culture, identities, traditions, and customs. We are committed to an inclusive environment where individuals feel comfortable being themselves, where all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and a variety of perspectives valued.