Posted 4d ago
Financial Analyst | 6-Month Contract | Logan
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Support the finance business partners in preparing and analysing budgets and forecasts.
- Investigate budget variances and provide financial advice to senior leadership.
- Train internal stakeholders in using financial reports and systems.
Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a local government client to support them in recruiting for a Financial Analyst on a 6-month contract based in Logan Central.
About the role
- Pay rate of $58.06 per hour + super
- 6-month contract through to late April 2027, full time, Monday to Friday
- Sit within the corporate accounting team, supporting the finance business partners
- Prepare and analyse budgets, forecasts and management reports for senior leadership and elected members
- Investigate budget variances and provide accurate, timely financial advice
- Support short and long term financial modelling
- Maintain financial reporting systems and processes with a focus on data integrity, internal controls and compliance
- Train internal stakeholders in using financial reports and systems
Preferred Requirements
- Experience as a financial analyst, management accountant or similar in a medium to large organisation
- Hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
- Ability to explain complex financial information in plain language
- Local government or public sector finance experience highly regarded
- Current C class driver’s licence
- Available to start Monday 26 October
Preferred Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or business
- CPA or CA membership or eligibility (desirable)
Applications are being reviewed immediately, with shortlisting happening early next week. To be considered, click Apply and attach your resume.
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Skills
0 of 15 matchedAttention to detailBudgettingC class drivers licenceData integrityFinancial adviceFinancial analysisFinancial modellingFinancial reporting systemsForecastingInternal controlsMicrosoft excelProblem solvingStakeholder trainingTime managementVariance analysis
Licenses & certifications
0 of 2 matchedCpa or ca membership or eligibilityTertiary qualification in accounting, finance or business
Alchemy Recruitment Consulting