Senior Business Analyst - JV Governance (Adelaide)

Beach Energy is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join us in a Senior Financial Analyst – JV Governance role to lead the management and delivery of joint venture audits across our operated and non‑operated assets, while providing stewardship of our labour cost recovery model. This is an influential role within our Finance function, partnering closely with Asset Finance Managers, senior leaders, joint venture partners and external auditors to ensure financial compliance, transparency and continuous improvement. As part of Beach Energy’s Finance department, you’ll contribute to governance activities that are critical to protecting value and supporting Australia’s energy future, while working in a collaborative environment that values accountability, expertise and sound judgement. About the Role Reporting to the Group Manager Corporate Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst provides expertise across joint venture audit management, Joint Operating Agreement compliance and labour cost recovery governance. You will act as a trusted advisor to finance and business stakeholders, providing clear audit insights, interpreting complex JV agreements and driving corrective actions to ensure robust financial controls and compliance. This role is ideal for a Beach employee with accounting or audit experience, who enjoys working across complex stakeholder environments and influencing outcomes through technical expertise and effective communication. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and manage joint venture audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and close‑out
- Prepare and collate audit support, financial evidence and documentation
- Interpret Joint Operating Agreements to support audit and financial activities
- Monitor compliance with JV obligations, internal cost recovery models and financial controls
- Own and govern the labour cost recovery model, including responding to JV partner queries
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to implement audit findings and corrective actions
- Support labour cost budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities About You We’re looking for someone who brings a technical capability, attention to detail and the ability to influence others. Dealing with external auditors and JV partners can involve robust, but always respectful, conversations. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate confidence in handling challenging conversations with external parties in a professional and diplomatic manner. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Experience in senior accounting, audit or related roles
- Exposure to cost recovery processes
- The ability to develop and maintain relationships through developed communication skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and tight timeframes
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or similar
- CA or CPA qualification Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in Australia. About Us A proud Australian pioneer, Beach Energy is an ASX-listed oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1961, Beach produces gas, oil and natural gas liquids from five basins across Australia and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on the core hubs of East Coast Australia and West Coast Australia. Beach’s vision is to become Australia’s leading domestic energy company by delivering leading shareholder returns through the sustainable supply of energy. Our Employee Benefits At Beach Energy, your well-being and success are genuinely valued, with a wide range of employee benefits designed to support every aspect of your career and personal life. Enjoy access to an in‑house GP, adaptable working arrangements, and generous parental leave to help balance work and family. Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including paid volunteering activities, wellbeing days, corporate health insurance discounts, an active social club, and workplace giving programs that make giving back rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rroul