Business Analyst

Nearheal; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan programs

Gold standard parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

Job summary

Nearheal is seeking a dedicated Business Analyst to support month-end management accounting, reporting and financial analysis for operations. The role emphasizes translating data into actionable insights with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in finance, proficiency in Power BI and Excel, and experience with ERP systems such as Pronto. This permanent position offers job security and a structured roster.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in a finance role, mining/resources preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with MS Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with Power BI is valued.
• Pronto ERP experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage month end processes including journals, cost allocations, and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting with variance analysis.
• Contribute to annual budget and forecasts for operations.
• Provide insights into costs and financial drivers for decision making.
• Coach stakeholders on finance acumen to improve data collection and cost management.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in the finance function.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Excel modelling

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Power BI

Pronto ERP

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Business Analyst to join our team. This role supports key stakeholders with monthend management accounting, reporting and financial analysis for our operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical approach coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques is critical, along with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights.

Here’s what awaits you:

• 5/2 Roster
• Permanent Position offering Job security

Description:

• Manage the NSMS site month end process to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including preparation of monthly journals, maintenance of cost allocation workbooks, facilitation of cost review meetings, maintenance of fixed asset register and GL reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting for operations including variance analysis and commentary on financial performance and KPI’s.
• Contributing to the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the operations supported.
• Partner with NSMS site leadership to provide insights into costs and financial drivers to support decision making, including opportunities for cost and other efficiencies.
• Coaching key stakeholders around finance acumen to improve cost management and data collection
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements across the finance function and implementing solutions.
• Occasional travel to site where required

Qualifications & Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a finance position, ideally within the mining or resources industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong level of computer literacy across the MS Office suite, with experience building and maintaining financial models in excel.
• Pronto ERP experience is highly regarded.
• Prior experience using Power BI for data visualisation is highly regarded.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.