Junior Financial Analyst

Job title : Junior Financial Analyst
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $110k Base + Super
Contact name : Ben Parnell
Contact email : bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1588339
About the role: 

This role sits within a centralised FP&A team and supports a subteam of finance business partners to provide the wider business units with actionable financial insights, budgeting & forecasting and strategic direction. This role will suit an up and coming finance professional who has had some accounting exposure but is looking to step into their first analyst role. A high level of excel/Sql ability will be advantageous, as will an eager attitude. 

Key Responsibilities: 
  
  • Deliver commercial reporting and insights to inform business decisions across the organisation.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimise reports and dashboards to meet evolving business needs.
  • Analyse data from multiple sources, presenting clear insights to support decision-making.
  • Partner with various business units to identify opportunities and assess effectiveness and strategy.
  • Effective in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and scenario modelling
  • Prepare monthly accruals and journals to accurately reflect month result
  • Perform variance analysis to identify deficits and optimise performance
  • Maintain and utilise BI tools in conjunction with excel and SQL 
Requirements:     
  • SQL / Advanced excel experience is crucial.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
  • 2-4 years prior experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Ability to interpret and process high volumes of data
  • Working towards CA/CPA qualification
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
  • This role will pay up to $110k Base + Super
About the Client: 

Work for a large and leading NFP/For Purpose organisation who truly makes a difference to the communities of Australia. They have a great office in sydney but allow their staff a high level of autonomy and flexibility. This role could be done remotely as long as you have a residence in Sydney!

How to Apply 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Parnell at bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au