Finance Analyst

WesTrac; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Training & WesTrac Institute

Onsite parking

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Finance Analyst to support month-end close, journal preparation and variance analysis across Parts, Service and Solutions. You will transform financial data into actionable insights to guide business decisions.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, accounting knowledge and the ability to partner with stakeholders to improve reporting and controls within a large Australian operation.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with reporting automation would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in month-end reporting, preparing journals, analysing financial results and investigating variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Turn financial data into insights by analysing margins, overheads and revenue to identify trends and forecast variations.
• Contribute to CAT, ELT and monthly Board reporting, providing analysis to support decision-making.
• Support financial governance by reviewing controls, reconciliations, discrepancies and accruals/provisions.
• Partner with Functional Managers to solve problems and support informed business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by planning workload and improving finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Commerce/Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Office suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Play a key role in month-end reporting, preparing journals, analysing financial results and investigating variances against budgets and forecasts.

Turn financial data into meaningful insights, analysing sales margins, overheads and revenue across Parts, Service and Solutions to identify trends and forecast variations.

Contribute to high-quality business reporting, including CAT reporting, ELT reporting and monthly Board report inputs, providing clear analysis to support decision-making.

Support strong financial governance by reviewing controls, completing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, reviewing key controls and making recommendations on accruals and provisions.

Partner with Functional Managers and key stakeholders, using your financial and commercial expertise to solve problems, provide recommendations and support informed business decisions.

Drive continuous improvement while managing competing priorities, planning your workload effectively and identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting.

Skills and Experience

A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Previous experience in Chartered or a commercial accounting role, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence interpreting financial information and identifying solutions.

Strong Excel and systems capability, with experience using accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite. Exposure to reporting automation would be a bonus.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business.

A high level of attention to detail and organisation, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and deliver quality outcomes to deadlines.

Why WesTrac?

At WesTrac, we're Made for More - more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we're united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in-house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands-on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future-focused capabilities. As one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers, you'll be part of an industry leader shaping what's next in mining and construction.

What we offer

Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts

Health & Wellness - Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.

Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute

Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles

Additional Perks - Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.