Finance Analyst

The Company

A large and highly regarded organisation is currently seeking a Finance Analyst to join their finance team on an initial 8-month fixed-term contract.

This organisation operates within a complex and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, and delivering meaningful insights that support effective decision-making.

Working within a high-performing finance function, you will partner with stakeholders across a diverse portfolio, providing financial support, analysis, and advice that helps drive operational and strategic outcomes.

The Role

This is a broad Finance Analyst position that blends financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.

You will support a portfolio of business units, providing accurate financial information, investigating variances, monitoring budgets, and assisting stakeholders to better understand and manage their financial performance. The position will suit someone who enjoys working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, translating numbers into meaningful insights and recommendations.

You will be naturally analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends, investigate anomalies, and provide practical financial guidance. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly engage with a broad stakeholder group and develop trusted working relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of budgets and forecasts across a diverse stakeholder portfolio

Preparing monthly management reports, analysing financial performance and providing variance commentary

Investigating financial anomalies and proactively identifying risks and opportunities

Providing financial advice and support to stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting and financial management matters

Producing accurate and insightful financial reports to support decision-making

Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals and general ledger activities

Building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted point of contact for financial matters

Contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting, efficiency and financial controls

Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience in a Finance Analyst, Budget Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role

Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis experience

Experience managing financial accounts, reconciliations and month-end activities

Ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse financial data

Experience using ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, TechnologyOne or similar

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a diverse stakeholder group

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please hit "APPLY" now.

For more information, contact Sam Bott at [email protected].