Finance Analyst (12 month contract)

Cushman & Wakefield; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Canberra is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract to support reconciliations, reporting and financial operations across a key client account.

You’ll collaborate with operational and finance teams to deliver accurate reporting, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and strengthen financial controls through month-end processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen eligible for NV1 clearance.
• Experience in finance, accounting or financial analysis roles.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI or Anaplan familiarity; experience with financial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting including journals, analysis, and commentary.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (prepayments, provisions, accruals).
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis including variance and trend reviews.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial deliverables are met.
• Respond to stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Anaplan

Education

Pursuing CPA/CA/CIMA

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Finance Analyst (12 month contract)
Canberra | Fulltime (Hybrid)

About the Role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract to support reconciliations, reporting, analysis and financial operations across a key client account.

This hands-on role will see you working closely with operational and finance teams to deliver and support accurate reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure financial controls are met. You’ll play a key role in month-end processes, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives, while partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting including journals, analysis, and commentary
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (prepayments, provisions, accruals)
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Conduct financial analysis including variance and trend reviews
• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial deliverables are met
• Respond to stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and audit requirements
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects
• Develop and maintain financial reporting documentation.

About You

• Must be an Australian Citizen; and be eligible and willing to obtain NV1 security clearance
• Experience in finance, accounting or financial analysis roles
• Strong reconciliation and reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Anaplan experience highly regarded
• Experience with financial systems is preferred (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work independently
• Interested in working towards CPA/CA/CIMA.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets. Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a high-performing and collaborative finance team
• Opportunities to further develop your reporting, analysis and stakeholder skills
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Involvement in process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.