Financial Analyst

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Location – ParramattaEmployment type – Ongoing Full TimeSalary – Clerk Grade 7 / 8 – $110,266 - $122,058 plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.Your roleAs a Financial Analyst with strong project management expertise, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial transformation initiatives.

Supporting the Executive Director, you will oversee key projects, ensuring strategic alignment, efficiency, and successful execution.

Your ability to analyse financial data, provide insights, and manage stakeholder relationships will be crucial in optimising processes and achieving team goals.

With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, you will help shape the financial future of the business through innovation and sound decision-making.What You'll DoAs part of the Finance and Procurement Services division, this role will be instrumental in enhancing processes and reporting for key financial transformation projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include providing critical financial decision support to management, ensuring data-driven insights drive strategic initiatives.

You will work closely with the Executive Director, facilitating team activities to maintain a high level of operational efficiency.

By streamlining workflows, improving financial reporting, and coordinating project deliverables, you will contribute to the continual improvement of financial operations and transformation efforts, ensuring business objectives are met effectively.The Financial Performance and Transformation team is a newly established unit dedicated to driving financial excellence and innovation across all Divisions.

With a strong focus on business partnering, the team leads transformative projects that enhance financial operations, reporting, and decision-making, benefiting both individual Divisions and the broader Finance & Procurement team.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Executive Director and five Directors, working in a dynamic and high-performing environment that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of financial performance and transformation.What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate for this Financial Analyst role is a proactive and strategic thinker with strong project management expertise, financial acumen, and a passion for transformation initiatives.

They should have a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with additional qualifications in project management being highly desirable.

A background in financial analysis, business partnering, and transformation projects will be crucial for success.Key skills and knowledge include expertise in financial reporting, data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

The ability to interpret complex financial data, provide insightful recommendations, and communicate effectively across various business levels is essential.

Strong proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and Excel will support their ability to optimize reporting and operational efficiency.Beyond technical abilities, the candidate should thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment, working closely with the Executive Director and Directors to drive key initiatives forward.

Their adaptability, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage competing priorities will enable them to contribute meaningfully to the team's goals.

Most importantly, they should have a continuous improvement mindset, seeking innovative solutions to enhance financial performance and drive transformation success.Download the role description.We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including : A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information?

Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.

We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.

We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.

It's work that really matters.Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).Applications close Thursday, 3rd July 2025 at 11 : 59pm AEST.Got a question?For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Bronny Roy, Executive Director, Financial Performance & Transition on 0436 191 927 or at

• you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via
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This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role.

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