Finance Systems and Reporting Analyst

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) seeks a Finance Systems and Reporting Analyst to join its Finance division. You will undertake reporting and critical analysis of financial data to identify integrity issues, including fraud and corruption, and support improvements to financial processes and controls.

In this role you will assist with audits, data analytics, and the administration and enhancement of financial reporting solutions, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in audits and financial investigations.
• Strong data analytics skills and ability to extract and analyse data.
• Ability to provide evidence-based recommendations and professional advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial reporting and analytics to support financial integrity.
• Investigate financial issues and provide actionable improvements to policies and processes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing

Data analytics

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Tools

Financial systems tools

Job description

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff in our department work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests. We’re also responsible for supporting major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA:

• We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by building capacity of the sector, the provision of funding and grants, progressing infrastructure projects, providing research, policy, information and support.
• We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation, providing funding and support for the sector through grants, infrastructure and major capital projects.
• We promote and support multiculturalism, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, which strengthens communities to ensure WA is a vibrant and effective multicultural society.
• We champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as an incredible destination.
• We support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

Why work with us? Our diverse organisation is supported by talented people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace. If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team! We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

About Finance. As part of the Capability and Performance Division, the Finance Directorate drives the delivery of financial planning, management, and accounting services for CITS. It plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making by providing expert advice, guidance, and reporting that supports the achievement of financial business plans and operational outcomes.

About the role. Are you an analytical thinker with experience in financial systems, reporting and data analytics? We are seeking a Finance Systems and Reporting Analyst to join our Finance division and contribute to the Department’s financial intelligence capability. In this role, you will undertake reporting and critical analysis of financial and other data to identify and help prevent potential integrity issues, including fraud and corruption. You will also identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes, systems and controls. You will support the investigation of financial integrity matters and provide evidence-based recommendations for further action, including improvements to policies, procedures, processes and systems.

• Demonstrated experience in audits, financial investigations and report writing.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking and applying data analytics including experience in the use of relevant software tools to extract and analyse data.
• Well-developed research and analytical skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, issues and risks and develop actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, administration and enhancement of financial systems and reporting solutions.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships and provide professional advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and achieve high-quality outcomes.

We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available. If you are a motivated and analytical professional who enjoys using data and financial insights to drive improvement and strengthen financial integrity, we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you? The opportunity for career and leadership development in a collaborative environment that values diversity and recognises and respects contributions from all. In addition to flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and access to a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

Location. This role is based at 246 Vincent Street, Leederville.

Pre-employment conditions. To be appointed to this position or any future role as a result of this process, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of any fixed term employment prior to appointment. Suitability to the role does not guarantee appointment where work rights do not meet legislative requirements for filling positions in the WA Public Sector. Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.

Further information. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Recruitment and Establishment on 08 6552 7540 or [e-mail]. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls: 133 677 Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727 SMS relay: 0423 677 767.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within CITS and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles. Surplus employees may be referred and considered throughout this process.

Closing date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST).