Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:
Job Title: Finance Analyst
Location: Melbourne / Hybrid
Salary: $106,000 per year + super
About the Role:Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Performance & Analytics, the successful candidate will be a key member of the business partnering team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, driving process improvements, and supporting business partners to enhance financial capability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:Lead complex financial management activities, including month-end processes, reporting, and performance monitoring.
Provide specialist advice and insights on variance investigation, labour cost reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Drive the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives for financial systems and practices.
Support business partners with strategic planning, forecasting, and the development of annual budgets for relevant portfolios.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all financial reporting while maintaining conceptual knowledge of business portfolios.
Skills & Experience Required:Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Management, or Accounting.
CPA or CA qualification (obtained or currently studying).
Demonstrated experience in financial analytics, including a strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash flow impacts.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling and large dataset analysis).
Experience with Power BI or TechnologyOne is considered highly advantageous.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment.
Screening Requirements:Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:
National Police Records Check
Pre-employment misconduct screening declaration
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Interested? What Next?Submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply button to express interest in this opportunity.
Please note: This is a quick turnaround role with applications closing soon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to immediate requirements.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
experience
3 years
skills
Budgeting, reporting, End of Month, general ledger, stakeholder management, financial analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, process improvement
qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Accounting
Finance
or related field
CPA or CA (obtained or currently studying)
Analyst experience required
Power BI or TechnologyOne (highly regarded)
education
Vocational/Professional Qualification