Financial Analyst

Adecco Australia Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Australia Group in Sydney seeks a Finance Analyst to support financial performance, planning and potential acquisitions. You will prepare reports for the head office in Japan, analyse results and KPIs, and collaborate with management across portfolios to drive strategy.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in budgeting and reporting, and fluent Japanese and English in written and spoken forms.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, management reporting or corporate planning.
• Experience with financial statements, budgets and performance metrics.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent Japanese and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular financial and business performance reports for head office in Japan.
• Analyse financial results, budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Prepare reports, presentations and financial analyses for senior management.
• Work with management and portfolio companies to gather and analyse information.
• Conduct market, industry and competitor research.
• Identify potential M&A and investment opportunities in Australia.
• Assist with financial modelling and related analysis for investments and acquisitions.
• Support broader strategic and business projects as required.
• Liaise with stakeholders in Australia and Japan.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Corporate planning

M&A

Corporate development

Accounting

Consulting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fluent Japanese and English

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR Solutions. We deliver recruitment and career services to organisations and individuals across the employment life-cycle. In Australia, Adecco has over 50 years industry experience making us the most qualified provider and leading supplier of casual and permanent staff.

About Us

Working closely with senior management in Australia and Japan, you will analyse business performance, support acquired businesses, prepare management reports, and contribute to future investment and acquisition initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys financial analysis while also wanting broader exposure to M&A, business strategy and corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular financial and business performance reports for the head office in Japan
• Analyse financial results, budgets, forecasts, KPIs and business performance
• Prepare reports, presentations and financial analysis for senior management
• Work closely with management and portfolio companies to gather and analyse financial and operational information
• Conduct market, industry and competitor research
• Research and identify potential M&A and investment opportunities in Australia
• Assist with financial modelling and other analysis related to potential investments and acquisitions
• Support broader strategic, financial and business projects as required
• Liaise with stakeholders in both Australia and Japan

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in financial analysis, management reporting, corporate planning, M&A, corporate development, accounting, consulting, or a similar role
• Experience preparing financial or management reports will be highly regarded
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgets and business performance
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a growing business environment
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent Japanese and English language skills, both written and spoken

Experience in M&A, post-merger integration, financial modelling or investment analysis would be highly regarded.