Finance Analyst (Reporting & Compliance)

Chery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chery is seeking a Finance Analyst (Reporting & Compliance) to join our Sydney team. The role focuses on monthly financial analysis, management reporting, and executive presentations to senior leadership, with exposure to compliance and controls.

Ideal for candidates with a solid accounting foundation looking to advance in commercial analytics. You will participate in management reporting, executive summaries, BAS/GST review, and Power BI reporting support while collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• CA/CPA (or in progress) preferred.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong month-end and BAS exposure.
• Experience in reporting or analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Management Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly financial analysis packs, perform variance analysis, analyze OPEX, logistics and overhead costs, support budgeting and forecasting.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare PowerPoint packs for senior management and translate financial data into clear business insights.
• Compliance & Controls: Assist with BAS and GST review, support audit and statutory reporting.
• Data & Tools: Use advanced Excel (Pivot, Power Query); support Power BI reporting.

Skills

Accounting foundations

Advanced Excel

Analytical & communication skills

Power BI / logistics experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA (or studying)

Tools

Power BI

Excel (Pivot / Power Query)

Job description

Finance Analyst (Reporting & Compliance)

Support the delivery of monthly financial analysis, management reporting, and executive presentations to senior leadership. This role is distinct from the accounting team and focuses on analysis, reporting, and business insights, with supporting exposure to compliance and controls. Ideal for candidates with a solid accounting foundation looking to transition into a more commercial and analytical role.

About the Role

Support the delivery of monthly financial analysis, management reporting, and executive presentations to senior leadership. This role is distinct from the accounting team and focuses on analysis, reporting, and business insights, with supporting exposure to compliance and controls. Ideal for candidates with a solid accounting foundation looking to transition into a more commercial and analytical role.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Analysis (55–60%):

• Prepare monthly financial analysis packs
• Perform variance analysis and explain key drivers
• Analyse OPEX, logistics, and overhead costs
• Support budgeting and forecasting

Executive Reporting (20–25%):

• Prepare PowerPoint packs for senior management
• Translate financial data into clear business insights

Compliance & Controls (15–20%):

• Assist with BAS and GST review
• Support audit and statutory reporting

Data & Tools (10–15%):

• Use advanced Excel (Pivot, Power Query)
• Support Power BI reporting (preferred)

About You

• Degree in Accounting/Finance
• CA/CPA (or studying)
• 4–6 years accounting experience
• Strong month-end and BAS exposure
• Experience in reporting or analysis

Skills

• Strong accounting foundation (not a pure data role)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Power BI / logistics experience is a plus

Why Join

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Build capability in business partnering and data-driven analysis
• Pathway into FP&A / Business Partner roles