EBITDA Improvement Analyst - Home Electrification

Turn numbers into action and help drive smarter, more profitable business decisions 📊

Smart Energy is looking for an analytical and commercially minded EBITDA Improvement Analyst to join our Head Office team in Byron Bay.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in commercial finance, strategy and business performance.

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical ability, commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding what drives business profitability.

Who Is Smart Energy? ☀️🔋

Smart Energy is one of Australia’s leading home electrification and renewable energy businesses, helping Australian homeowners reduce their energy costs and get more from their homes.

We provide customers with a range of home energy solutions including solar, battery storage, hot water heat pumps, EV charging and other home electrification products, helping households transition towards smarter, cleaner and more energy-efficient homes.

Since launching in 2016, Smart Energy has grown to more than 300 employees across Australia, with teams operating nationwide and our Head Office based in beautiful Byron Bay.

Backed by the strength and stability of Rinnai Australia, we're entering an exciting phase of growth as we continue expanding our products, technology, customer offering and national footprint.

Our mission is simple: empowering Australians to discover their home’s full potential, every step of the way.

That growth also means making smarter commercial decisions, which is where this role comes in.

About The Role 📈

The EBITDA Improvement Analyst is responsible for supporting the identification, analysis, and monitoring of initiatives that drive improvements to the organisation’s EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation). This role works cross-functionally to provide analytical insights that enhance revenue, optimise costs, and drive operational efficiency to improve business profitability and long-term value creation.

The role combines financial modelling, data analysis, commercial acumen, and reporting to support the delivery of measurable outcomes aligned with the organisation’s strategic and financial objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

EBITDA Analysis & Targeting

Conduct detailed financial modelling and data analysis to identify key drivers of EBITDA performanceHighlight opportunities for improvement across the business

Cost Optimisation

Support cost reduction initiatives and margin improvement strategiesAnalyse spend across operational, procurement and support functions

Revenue Enhancement

Analyse data relating to revenue growth, pricing, product and channel mixReview customer churn and other commercial drivers to uncover actionable insights

Project Tracking & Support

Assist in tracking the delivery of EBITDA improvement projectsMaintain accurate logs of project timelines, budgets and ROI targets

Performance Monitoring

Maintain, update and develop KPIs and dashboardsMonitor financial improvement initiatives and provide clear visibility to management

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, Procurement, HR and other departmentsGather relevant data and provide analytical support for change and improvement initiatives

Strategic Reporting

Prepare high-quality reports, data visualisations and commercial analysisProvide clear insights for senior leaders, boards and investment stakeholders

Business Case Development

Assist in building financial models for strategic initiativesDevelop business cases for transformation projects and investment opportunities

Pricing Management

Support the analysis and execution of pricing strategies across product offeringsEnsure pricing decisions align with EBITDA improvement targetsAnalyse pricing performance and margin outcomes across channels and productsMaintain and utilise pricing models and tools to improve pricing visibility, margin position and profitability analysisProvide data-driven insights and analytical support for pricing recommendations on new products and services

What We’re Looking For 🔍

You’ll ideally bring:

A Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce, Accounting or another relevant disciplineExperience in finance, commercial analysis, FP&A, business analysis, pricing or a similar area would be advantageousStrong Excel and quantitative analysis skillsAn interest in financial modelling, commercial performance and understanding what drives business profitabilityConfidence working with data and identifying trends or inconsistenciesExposure to Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsClear written and verbal communication skillsA curious mindset and willingness to challenge assumptionsThe ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environmentA collaborative approach and confidence working with different teams across the business

Why Join Smart Energy? 🌞

Build your commercial finance career with exposure across the entire businessWork closely with experienced finance professionals and senior leadersGain hands-on experience across pricing, revenue, margin, costs and strategic projectsSee your analysis contribute directly to real commercial decisionsDevelop skills beyond traditional finance and reportingJoin one of Australia’s growing home electrification businessesBe backed by the strength and stability of Rinnai AustraliaGenuine opportunities for career development and internal progressionWork from our Head Office in beautiful Byron Bay or SydneySupportive, collaborative and energetic team cultureFriday beers, team lunches and annual incentive trips for high performers. 🍻🌴

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re commercially curious, confident with numbers and want to understand what really drives business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Smart Energy as our next EBITDA Improvement Analyst.

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