**Job description**:
**The Opportunity**
On behalf of a large Federal Government Agency, we are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join the reporting team in the Financial Controls Branch.
This is a 12 month assignment and can be based in Geelong or Richmond. The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and will pay $60.26 per hour plus super.
**Responsibilities include;**
- Undertaking day to day analytical work and project management on a range of tasks including regular one-off analyses and adhoc requests
- Undertake Excel data model work to load, cleanse and transform data
- Contribute to the development of reporting, assisting in the establishment of quality assurance and governance processes
- Analyse data, interpret trends, utilise problem solving skills and an ability to connect analysis and insights to address problems
- Collaborate with key staff to ensure consistent use of data and reporting and internal/external messaging
- Present the outcomes of work to senior management and other stakeholders
**To be considered for this role you will;**
- Demonstrate advanced MS Excel skills (charting, manipulation and pivot tables)
- Demonstrate previous experience in financial reporting or working with financial information
- Demonstrate highly developed skills in data analysis and report development
- Have an ability to interpret and transform data into information
- Experience working with SAP or experience in a Federal Government finance environment
- Strong communication skills
- Desirable skills include; experience in SAS Enterprise Guide (including coding with SAS and SQL) and/or experience with programming languages such as R. python etc.
**To Apply**
As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants are required to be Australian Citizens.
Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.