Analyst, Operational Risk Management & Process And Control Improvement

Smbc Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Study support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Suncorp is seeking an Assistant Finance Analyst to join the CFO Insurance Finance team in Sydney on a 12‑month contract. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end processes under supervision from experienced finance professionals.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/finance or related discipline, up to two years of experience, and strong Excel and data reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Up to 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, business analysis, or analytical roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and confidence with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end activities and ensure timely delivery of financial results.
• Prepare and process accounting journals, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Proactively investigate and resolve data variances and reconciliation issues.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, Board reporting, and external reporting activities.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting activities through financial analysis and insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify reporting and improve processes.
• Partner with Finance & Advice to support performance reporting and business decision‑making.
• Develop understanding of key business drivers and financial performance outcomes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle

TM1 Cognos

Power BI

Job description

Location: Sydney (Hybrid working)
Position: Full-Time (12 Months Contract)
Team: CFO Insurance - Finance & Advice
Salary: PB3 Band

Kick-start your finance career with Suncorp

Are you a recent Accounting, Finance or Business graduate looking to build your career in a leading financial services organisation? Suncorp is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Analyst to join our CFO Insurance Finance team.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career finance professionals looking to gain hands‑on experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end processes while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support month‑end finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial results.
• Prepare and process accounting journals, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Proactively investigate and resolve data variances and reconciliation issues.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, Board reporting, and Half‑Year and Full‑Year external reporting activities.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting activities through financial analysis and insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify reporting and improve processes, contributing to transformation and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance & Advice to support performance reporting and business decision‑making.
• Develop an understanding of key business drivers, trends, and financial performance outcomes.

What we're looking for

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Up to 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, business analysis, or analytical roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Inquisitive mindset with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and deliver meaningful insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities and delivering accurate work within tight deadlines.
• A continuous improvement focus, with the capability to identify efficiencies and enhance reporting, processes and controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Interest in financial services and a desire to build a long‑term career in finance.
• Progress towards, or interest in pursuing, professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CFA.
• Exposure to financial services, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or decision support activities.
• Experience with tools such as Oracle, TM1/Cognos, or Power BI.
• Knowledge of General Insurance financial reporting and/or IFRS17.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and its key business drivers.

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually; paid study support, career breaks, on‑the‑job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees; free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access; discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees; paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave; Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families.