Financial Analyst Jobs in Australia

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Melbourne VIC

• Partner with managers to drive budgeting, forecasting and performance.
• See the real impact of your work across community-focused services.
• $99,800 - $106,400 plus super + salary packaging

Your new role

Bring your financial analysis expertise to a role where your insights directly influence service delivery and community outcomes. Working within our Finance team, you'll partner with operational leaders across the organisation, providing meaningful financial guidance that supports informed decision-making.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional reporting. You'll work closely with program managers to understand operational performance, develop budgets and forecasts, and provide the financial insights needed to deliver sustainable services to the communities we support.

Your impact will include:

• Partnering with operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Delivering accurate monthly reporting and variance analysis.
• Translating complex financial and funding information into practical recommendations.
• Supporting managers to understand financial results and improve performance outcomes.
• Contributing to financial planning that strengthens service delivery and organisational sustainability.

Based at our Lonsdale Street office in Melbourne's CBD, this role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

About the Program

The Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring Uniting can continue delivering services that make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

As part of a busy, high-performing team, you'll work alongside experienced finance professionals who are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement and supporting each other to achieve quality outcomes.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work. Your analysis and insights will help shape decisions that influence services on the ground, providing visibility far beyond traditional financial reporting.

Benefits of working at Uniting

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Collaborative, high-performing team in a flexible hybrid role.
• A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

You're an analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and delivering accurate financial insights in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring with you:

• Experience in financial analysis, management accounting or FP&A.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in community services, government, health or not-for-profit organisations highly regarded.

For any questions, reach out to Kevin Morton at ************@vt.uniting.org during business hours.

About Uniting

We create real change in people's lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we've been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

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