Finance Analyst - 12-Month Contract (Hybrid, Canberra)

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

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.