Financial Analyst

Job title : Financial Analyst
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1553390
About the role
Reporting into the CFO and Finance Director you will be take full ownership of financial analysis, reporting, and assistance ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant financial policies and legal requirements. This is a sole role working closely in a small team. You will need to be clear and concise communicator because you will be required to engage with senior operational stakeholders to provide critical insights and influence commercial outcomes.

Key tasks will include:         
  • Perform variance analysis and develop financial models to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable insights.
  • Maintain and improve financial models and databases to uphold data accuracy for strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare presentations for the executive team and Board, ensuring clarity and relevance of financial data.
  • Work with other departments to support cross-functional initiatives, offering financial analysis and insights.
Key Skills for the role:      
  • CA/CPA Qualified or studying towards. 
  • Perform variance analysis and develop financial models to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable insights.
  • Maintain and improve financial models and databases to uphold data accuracy for strategic decision-making.
  • Strong Financial modelling and variance analysis. 
  • Strong Excel skills. 
  • Prepare presentations for the executive team and Board, ensuring clarity and relevance of financial data.
  • Work with other departments to support cross-functional initiatives, offering financial analysis and insights.  
The Successful Applicant      
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have very strong Microsoft Excel skills, be "hands-on," have prior exposure working in a Financial Analyst role and be okay in start up environment.   


How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden on 0488 756 943  or lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No LR1553390