We are recruiting for a fast-growing international business based in Lane Cove. They are looking for a Finance Analyst on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of going permanent.

Responsibilities:

Preparation and development of various financial and commercial analyses
Preparation of various accounts analyses as required by the business on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Develop and maintain corporate financial models, as required.
Support the FP&A Manager in working with senior executives, country/regional heads to analyse financial and operational results to better understand company performance.
Track and monitor company’s actual performance against budget and forecasts.
Service various profit and cost centres/departments with regular or ad-hoc analysis of information to provide insight into relevant business drivers including the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly departmental reports and dashboard.
Support the FP&A Manager in the budgeting and forecasting process including the development of long range plans.
Complete project and analysis assignments.
Prepare monthly Latest Best Estimates (LBEs) of monthly/quarterly results, as required.
Support evaluation of new projects and investment opportunities by comparing them with each other including the preparation business cases to support new investment, strategic and other business decisions, as required.
Prepare of ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual analyses as required by the business.
Assist in finance improvement projects aimed at maximising the ERP/CPM systems potential in providing financial analyses as required by the business.
Support the FP&A Manager in developing/maintaining appropriate Business Intelligence tools, which are appropriately integrated with the Company’s ERP system, to support the efficient analysis and delivery of meaningful insights into business performance.
Prepare objective and relevant market analysis and modelling to support the development of budgets and business plans.
Assist in the half year and year end process including providing assistance for the external audit/review process and in the preparation of the half year and annual reports.
Assist the FP&A Manager, and other finance team members in various ad hoc tasks, and analyses as required by the business.

Experience and Desirables:

Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA or equivalent. Although those not studying or with relevant experience will still be considered)
Solid accounting, analytical or related commercial experience and strong experience of management accounting/FP&A experience.
Highly systems literate and experienced in using ERP systems and CPM tools (e.g. TM1/Hyperion/Adaptive/Prophix). Knowledge of SQL an advantage.
Advanced knowledge in MS Excel skills
Highly analytical and strong problem solving skills.
Excellent data mining skills.
Strong communication skills including verbal, written and presentations.
Good at managing internal stakeholders, an influencer.
Exceptional attention to detail.