Finance Projects Senior Analyst

Qudos Bank; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

14% superannuation

Study assistance

Parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

Bank Australia is seeking a Finance Projects Senior Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract to drive finance transformation within Finance Operations and Accounting. You will lead the transition of manual reconciliations to BlackLine, strengthen balance sheet substantiation, and support major projects with a focus on controls and governance.

You will collaborate across Finance, Risk, Technology and external partners, with a view to continuous improvement and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to implement reconciliation automation.
• Strong governance and controls mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of manual reconciliations into BlackLine.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology and Data teams.
• Support core banking system transition and mergers.
• Drive process improvements, automation and standardisation.
• Deliver financial analysis and project support.

Skills

BlackLine experience

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process automation

Education

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

We're looking for a Finance Projects Senior Analyst to play a key role in delivering strategic finance transformation initiatives on a 12-month fixed term contract. This position sits within our Finance Operations and Accounting team and will be instrumental in transitioning manual reconciliation processes into the BlackLine platform, enhancing balance sheet substantiation, supporting major business projects, and driving continuous improvement across finance operations.

• We have big plans to become Australia's leading purpose-driven bank.
• As a certified B Corp, we're part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, balancing profit and purpose.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 14% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We care for a conservation reserve - where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Lead the transition of manual spreadsheet-based reconciliations into the BlackLine platform, including reconciliation design, data integration, and workflow automation.
• Partner with Finance, Business Controls, Technology, Data teams, and external vendors to establish balance sheet substantiation and streamline reconciliation processes.
• Support core banking system transition and merger activities, including GL mapping, finance integrations, testing, and go-live support.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives to enhance controls, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting, and project support to enable informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and learning while maintaining strong governance, accuracy, and financial control standards.

What you will bring

• Hands-on experience with BlackLine implementation and optimisation, including reconciliation automation and process transformation.
• Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation, financial controls, and governance frameworks.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering across Finance, Technology, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CA or CPA preferred) and experience supporting finance projects, system implementations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Commitment to Bank Australia's purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.

Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.