Finance Business Analyst

Wesley Mission Queensland

Your Role as Finance Business Analyst

The Finance Business Analyst provides analytical, financial and reporting support to ensure high-quality financial information is delivered across the organisation. Working closely with the Lead - Financial Accountant, this role supports month-end and year-end processes, cashflow reporting, financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting, and contributes to the accuracy, transparency and integrity of financial data.

You’ll deliver this role by:

  • Assist with monthly financial reporting, preparing supporting schedules, workpapers, commentary and reconciliations for reporting cycles.
  • Support the preparation of weekly, monthly and rolling cashflow reports.
  • Monitor cash movements, funding receipts, supplier payments and forecast assumptions.
  • Assist with identifying trends, risks and opportunities in liquidity and cash performance.
  • Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, variance explanations and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain and develop financial models for scenario analysis, cost modelling and multiyear planning.
  • Assist with the development of dashboards and automated reports
  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with building annual budgets and periodic forecast updates.
  • Contribute to year-end financial statements by preparing audit ready schedules and evidence.
  • Prepare documentation, reconciliations, evidence and schedules for internal and external audits.

What We Offer

  • Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions
  • Flexibility and Balance: We offer a range of flexible work options to help you achieve the balance that works for you, hybrid work arrangements, purchased leave and flexible working hours.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.
  • Experience in financial analysis, accounting support or management reporting.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data for decision making.
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and analytics/reporting tools (eg. Power BI).
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills, with the demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

  • CPA of CA accreditation, or equivalent Australian recognition.
  • Experience with TechnologyOne or similar accounting systems.

Essential Requirements

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
  • Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
  • Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work

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