Finance Analyst

Perigon Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their finance team on an initial 8-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with stakeholders across a diverse portfolio, providing financial support, analysis, and advice that helps drive operational and strategic outcomes.

In this broad role you will blend budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and month-end activities, translating numbers into actionable insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience as Finance Analyst / Budget Analyst / Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis experience.
• Experience managing financial accounts, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and analyse financial data.
• Experience using ERP/financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, TechnologyOne or similar.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a diverse stakeholder group.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of budgets and forecasts across a diverse stakeholder portfolio.
• Preparing monthly management reports, analysing financial performance and providing variance commentary.
• Investigating financial anomalies and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Providing financial advice and support to stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting and financial management matters.
• Producing accurate and insightful financial reports to support decision-making.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals and general ledger activities.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted point of contact for financial matters.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting, efficiency and financial controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

SAP

TechnologyOne

Job description

The Company

A large and highly regarded organisation is currently seeking a Finance Analyst to join their finance team on an initial 8-month fixed-term contract.

This organisation operates within a complex and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, and delivering meaningful insights that support effective decision-making.

Working within a high-performing finance function, you will partner with stakeholders across a diverse portfolio, providing financial support, analysis, and advice that helps drive operational and strategic outcomes.

The Role

This is a broad Finance Analyst position that blends financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.

You will support a portfolio of business units, providing accurate financial information, investigating variances, monitoring budgets, and assisting stakeholders to better understand and manage their financial performance. The position will suit someone who enjoys working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, translating numbers into meaningful insights and recommendations.

You will be naturally analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends, investigate anomalies, and provide practical financial guidance. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly engage with a broad stakeholder group and develop trusted working relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of budgets and forecasts across a diverse stakeholder portfolio
• Preparing monthly management reports, analysing financial performance and providing variance commentary
• Investigating financial anomalies and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Providing financial advice and support to stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting and financial management matters
• Producing accurate and insightful financial reports to support decision-making
• Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals and general ledger activities
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted point of contact for financial matters
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting, efficiency and financial controls

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a Finance Analyst, Budget Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis experience
• Experience managing financial accounts, reconciliations and month-end activities
• Ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse financial data
• Experience using ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, TechnologyOne or similar
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a diverse stakeholder group

For more information, contact Sam Bott at ********@perigongroup.com.au.