Finance Analyst - Insightful Budgeting & Strategy (Hybrid)

Narooma; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Meals and entertainment benefit

Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Social impact and purpose-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Australia is seeking a Finance Analyst to translate financial data into clear insights and support informed decision-making across the Aged Care portfolio. You will partner with finance and operational stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning while improving reporting and processes.

You will prepare timely reports, perform scenario analysis, and contribute to audits and governance, helping leaders understand financial performance and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and analysis.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and communicate findings clearly.
• CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards completion, is desirable.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools will also be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely financial reports, performance analysis and variance commentary to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts and long‑term financial plans, including financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Partner with operational leaders and budget owners to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions and promote accountability.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheet reconciliations, and support compliance with financial policies and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate processes and enhance the use of finance systems and analytical tools.
• Contribute to audits, statutory reporting and finance projects that support continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Financial modelling

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline

CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards completion

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Salvation Army in Australia is seeking a Finance Analyst to translate financial data into clear insights and support informed decision-making across the Aged Care portfolio. You will partner with finance and operational stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning while improving reporting and processes.

You will prepare timely reports, perform scenario analysis, and contribute to audits and governance, helping leaders understand financial performance and drive