Financial Analyst - 12-Month Contract Opportunity
We're seeking a seasoned Financial Analyst to join a major integration program within the utilities sector. This is a 12-month contract for an independent contractor (ABN and insurances required). The role is full-time, with three days in the office and two days remote.
The ideal candidate must be able to start immediately, make confident decisions, and substantiate recommendations with commercial reasoning. This is a hands-on role with high visibility, including direct interaction with senior stakeholders like the CFO.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Driving synergy tracking across all program workstreams
* Supporting system rationalisation initiatives aligned to cost-saving goals
* Consolidating and reporting on synergy targets and delivery across the program timeline
* Analysing program cost performance, identifying trends, and flagging areas for improvement
* Investigating charges and resolving finance issues as they arise
* Assisting with PMO activities - onboarding/offboarding and variation management
* Responding to finance queries related to the program
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong finance background at a senior level
* Experience in the utilities or construction sector
* Proven capability in project or program-based environments
* CPA (or equivalent) and relevant tertiary qualifications
* Ability to work independently and navigate complex program structures
* Clear, commercially-minded decision-making, especially when presenting to the CFO
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Broad range of employee benefits
We Foster Diversity and Inclusion:
We encourage applications from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with disabilities, and the LGBTIQA+ community.