Financial Analyst

equifax; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax Australia is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform rigorous financial analysis and review commercial reports, helping the business unit meet strategic objectives.

The role requires 4+ years in a similar position, strong ability to analyse financial statements, and excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is expected; CA/CPA/CFA is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse financial statements and reports.
• Strong communication to manage stakeholder engagements.
• Advanced financial numeracy and literacy.
• Apply critical thinking to data and processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake financial analysis and review financial and commercial reports to support strategic objectives.
• Procure annual reports and financial/operational information.
• Analyse financial statements, ratios and risk factors to identify credit risk.
• Provide escalation and support for client queries during assessments.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Numeracy

Critical thinking

Time management

Ownership of deliverables

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, business, finance or relevant field

CA/CPA/CFA highly regarded

Job description

What you'll do

• The Financial Analyst will undertake financial analysis and review financial and commercial reports / prepare and analyse financial reviews. This involves providing proactive insightful financial analysis to enable the business unit to reach its short and long term strategic financial objectives.
• Other key deliverables:
• Procurement of annual reports, financial and operational information
• Undertaking Fit2Work checks on behalf of client for respective assessments
• Accurate and timely cleansing / normalisation of company information to ensure consistency and uniformity
• Analysing financial statements, ratios, macro and industry risk factors to identify credit risk
• Application of critical thinking to identify issues, strengths and challenges relating to credit risk
• Professional communication skills to undertake client meetings and written reports
• Provide an escalation and support point for client's queries throughout the assessment process
• Complying with all applicable policies, principals and organisational requirements

What are we looking for?

• 4+ years experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to analyse financial statements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage various stakeholder engagements
• Advanced financial numeracy & literacy
• Ability to apply advanced critical thinking to data and business processes
• Inquisitive mindset, with an ability to think beyond the ratios and apply knowledge in holistic way
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage their own time
• Ability and willingness to take ownership of deliverables and SLA's
• Seeks continuous improvement of self and business process

What could set you apart?

• Bachelor degree in accounting, business, finance or relevant field
• CA/CPA/CFA highly regarded

We know great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

We are proud to hold a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We welcome people of all backgrounds, knowing that diverse perspectives spark the innovation we need to win.

Primary Location: AUS-Sydney-Blue-Street

Function: Function - Finance

Schedule: Full time