Assistant Business Analyst - Finance

Rps Incorporated; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid workplace

Anniversary day off

Parental leave & partner leave

Annual leave purchase + salary packing

Learning and talent development incl.

Professional membership reimbursements

Active social clubs

Active Lifestyle Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RPS is seeking an Assistant Business Analyst to join the Finance Business Partnering team in Brisbane. You will support management reporting, financial analysis, and modelling to help operations understand financial performance, while assisting with day-to-day activities and process improvements.

This hybrid role offers mentorship and career development within a high-performing team, with opportunities to contribute to monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive financial experience.
• Degree in commerce or similar field; working toward CA or CPA is desirable.
• Strong MS Excel skills and ability to model financial scenarios.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support management reporting and monthly close processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and review key trends against priorities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support tender pricing and project profitability analysis.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc financial reports and analyses.
• Contribute to process improvements within the Finance BP team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Excel

Stakeholder communication

Initiative

Education

Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification (desirable)

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

Assistant Business Analyst - Finance

About Us

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, represents an exciting new chapter in our business. Since joining Tetra Tech in January 2023, we’ve become part of a global team of 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in over 120 countries. Together, we’re a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, solving some of the world’s most complex problems.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Assistant Business Analyst to join our team in Brisbane. Working as part of the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team, you will assist with management reporting, financial analysis and modelling to support the operational teams in understanding and managing their financial performance. You will also support the FBP team with day-to-day activities and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

The role offers variety, career development, mentorship, whilst working with a high performing team.
This position is a hybrid working environment, offering flexibility to suit. It will require a self-motivated individual to challenge, participate and contribute to the success of our business.

Your Impact

• Support regular finance processes, including month end procedures, general ledger maintenance, non-financial data integrity and report preparation.
• Timely completion of all assigned monthly reporting requirements.
• Perform variance analysis to review business performance and key trends against strategic priorities.
• Support the Finance Business Partnering Team in identifying opportunities, risks & solutions for the business.
• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast process.
  Assist in preparation of commercial analysis for tender pricing & project profitability analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of various scenario modelling to assist management in business decision making.
• Assist in both regular and ad-hoc reporting to drive decision making and continuous improvement across the business.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.Support audit and compliance processes with accurate documentation and analysis.
• Thrive within a dynamic & fast paced environment

About You:

You will have minimum 2 years of progressive financial experience and a degree in commerce (or similar) and working towards CA or CPA qualification, desirable.

You will also have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong MS excel skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team towards common goals.

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day.

Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do.

They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace.

We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same.

By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Why RPS?

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

• Flexible hybrid workplace.
• Day off on your anniversary.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
• Purchase additional annual leave + salary packaging.
• Learning and talent development programs incl study assistance and online learning etc
• Yearly Professional membership reimbursements.
• Active social clubs, Active Lifestyle Allowance, Employee Assistance Program.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.