Business Planning & Analysis Manager

We're looking for a Business Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team in a permanent opportunity. This is your chance to lead a talented team and turn complex data into clear, actionable strategies that shape the future of our business.

You’ll provide critical visibility into investment decisions, enable strategic planning, and champion financial discipline across the organisation. Your work will help Western Power stay focused, agile, and performance driven.

Your Role in Action  

• Empower your team – harnessing their skills whilst maximising capabilities, fostering a culture where people feel valued and can truly thrive
• Own the planning rhythm - optimise our 10-year Outlook, annual budgets, and 24-month rolling forecasts using fit-for-purpose systems and tools
• Drive performance forward by enabling sharp, future-focused decisions through robust planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Provide insightful analysis of key drivers and benchmarks to uncover opportunities for efficiency and productivity
• Build the foundations for smarter estimates - develop and maintain value driver trees that support accurate job costing, unit rates, and estimations
• Be the connector and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to support asset management, investment decisions, and forecast prioritisation
• Tailor the tools to the task - apply your knowledge to choose the right estimation and forecasting methods that align with real-world cost and revenue drivers
• Be a catalyst for improvement - champion smarter planning, sharper insights, and a more connected financial strategy across the business

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Values-driven leadership style with a track record of driving performance in diverse teams
• Experienced in navigating complex budgets, forecasting & planning with confidence
• Strong business acumen supported by deep knowledge of financial systems, tools & reporting best practices
• Skilled at building trusted partnerships across functions to drive shared value & drive strategic outcomes
• Confident communicator with ability to influence & build consensus
• Strong in fact-based decision-making through critical thinking & analysis of wider business impacts

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 15 October 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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