Job Description Summary: The purpose of this role is assisting with reporting and analysis, managing relevant financial and non-financial information and supporting the Finance Management Team in all relevant contract deliverables.
Job Title
Finance Analyst
Job Description
Australian citizenship is essential. The candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance process and must be located in Canberra for this role.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That is why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are highly encouraged to join us. We are an equal‐opportunity employer and actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Client Deliverables
* Review and delivery of operating expenditure funds requests to clients.
* Review and delivery of rent roll funds requests to clients.
Monthly Reporting
* Journals, analysis and commentary relating to month end.
* Identification, tracking and supporting delivery of initiatives.
* Regular meetings with operational colleagues to support and ensure their financial deliverables are met as part of the overall reporting calendar.
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including provisions, prepayments and provide movement/variance commentary where required. This includes actions to manage and clear outstanding queries and/or aged items.
Budgets/Planning
* Assist in the delivery of the client's annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
* Assist with bottom‐up build of each individual property's cost base including rent, outgoings, utilities, facilities management costs and contractual/other price escalations.
* Analytical reviews (e.g. year on year, walkthroughs) and deep understanding of outputs. Completion of presentations to each business stream (e.g. facilities management, property management and procurement).
Risk Control and Project Improvement
* Adhere to procedures relating to all client finance related controls and Cushman & Wakefield SOX controls, working with the client teams and liaising with internal and potentially external auditors.
* Proactively review systems/processes to innovate and continuously improve business performance and workplace experience.
Others
* Performs other duties as requested by your direct manager.
* Occasional requirement to work extended hours during peak times or to assist with major functions/events.
* Development/maintenance of operational standards/process maps and playbooks/operating manuals for all aspects of the business.
Background and Experience / Qualifications & Technical Skills
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a specialised professional team.
* Ability to work with many stakeholders to get the right outcome for the team and the client.
* Ability to challenge constructively, cope with pressure, prioritise workload and meet agreed timetables.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation to finance and non‐finance stakeholders.
* IT skills, including advanced level in Excel and PowerBI. Anaplan knowledge is advantageous.
* JDE knowledge is advantageous.
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