Finance Analyst

Sydney CBD

• 80,000 - $120,000 per annum
• Permanent position
• Finance Analyst
• Location
• Sydney CBD
• Salary Range
• 80,000 - $120,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain complex financial models in Excel to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling, to identify key business insights and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate financial findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate and timely financial analysis and insights.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm, banking institution, large corporate, or similar environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel modelling, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Prior experience in the energy sector or utilities industry is advantageous.