Finance Analyst

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Income Protection

Retail Discounts

Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Employee Recognition

Career Progression

WesTrac Institute

Job summary

WesTrac Cat NSW/ACT is seeking a Finance Analyst to support month-end reporting, financial governance, and stakeholder engagement. You will analyse variances, prepare journals, and translate data into insights to inform business decisions.

You'll partner with functional managers across Parts, Service and Solutions, drive improvements in finance processes and reporting, and help maintain strong controls and balance-sheet accuracy in a dynamic mining and construction equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in Chartered or commercial accounting role with understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and Office software experience; reporting automation a bonus.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Detail-oriented and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals and analyse variances.
• Analyse margins, overheads and revenue across Parts, Service and Solutions.
• Support CAT, ELT and Board reporting with clear analysis.
• Review controls and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with functional managers to provide financial insights.
• Drive finance process improvements and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Accounting software experience

Education

Commerce/Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

About The Opportunity

Looking for a finance role with exposure beyond the numbers? As a Finance Analyst, you’ll support month-end reporting and financial governance while working closely with stakeholders across the WesTrac NSW/ACT business. You’ll use your analytical and problem-solving skills to provide insights, address financial and commercial challenges, and contribute to a range of business initiatives and projects.

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