Financial Analyst

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand is seeking a proactive Finance Analyst in Melbourne on a fixed-term contract. You will partner with operations and client stakeholders to strengthen financial performance, support month-end processes and drive continuous improvement across a diverse contract portfolio.

The role covers ANZ operations, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, variance analysis and cash collection.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business.
• You demonstrate advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
• You can manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• You communicate clearly with stakeholders and teams.
• You have experience in financial reporting and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly journals, accruals and prepayments and review variances.
• Assist in annual budgets and rolling forecasts with finance leadership.
• Support cash collection and vendor coordination with AP.
• Provide general financial and administrative support to ANZ operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business degree

Tools

Navision

Tririga

Job description

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Work type: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Accounting and Finance

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A major services organisation is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Analyst across Australia and New Zealand. This role plays a key part in strengthening financial performance, supporting operational leaders, and ensuring high quality financial administration across a diverse contract portfolio.
Working closely with operations, finance leadership, and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate financial insights, support month end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and commercial outcomes. 12Fixed Term contract. Onsite Melbourne CBD.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Performance Optimisation

• Conduct regular P&L analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational teams to drive commercial performance and embed financial discipline.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools to support contract managers in achieving financial targets.
• Participate in contract optimisation reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support process improvement initiatives across the operations portfolio.

Month-End Support

• Prepare and review monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Analyse and report on P&L variances against budget and forecast.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with monthly deadlines.
• Challenge discrepancies and support operational teams in resolving issues.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Work closely with finance leadership to prepare management reporting packs.
• Coordinate review sessions with operational stakeholders.

Cash Collection & Contract Administration

• Support cash collection activities to ensure monthly targets are met.
• Assist with vendor management in collaboration with the accounts payable team.
• Prepare client invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor committed spend and participate in weekly reviews with internal teams.

General Support

• Provide additional financial and administrative support as required by the ANZ operations team.
• Assist with contract management tasks where needed.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Operational leaders, Key Account Manager, National Contact Centre, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, divisional executives, and group finance teams.

External: Client finance teams, operational stakeholders, auditors, suppliers, and contractors.

About You

You are analytical, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced operational environment. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to continuous improvement.

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in a facilities management, services, or operationally complex environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across varied stakeholder groups.
• Experience presenting financial information to different audiences.
• CA/CPA qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with Navision or Tririga.
• Exposure to banking or large‑scale commercial environments.
• Interest in operational delivery and contract performance.

Values & Culture

You will be joining a team that values honesty, accountability, proactive action, and high‑quality service delivery. The organisation fosters a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

• A role with genuine impact across a major ANZ portfolio.
• Exposure to senior operational and finance leaders.
• Opportunities to contribute to commercial improvement and operational excellence.
• A supportive environment that values initiative and professional growth.

Our Commitment

ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a safe working environment.

Learn more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

Please note: No agency applications are accepted

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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