Financial Analyst

Excolo.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $125,000 + Super

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Global organisation exposure

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Excolo. is seeking a proactive Financial Analyst to join a rapidly expanding finance team in Sydney. You will partner with operational leaders to drive commercial insights, prepare budgets and forecasts, and support acquisitions as the business scales.

You will report to the Head of Finance and contribute to the integration of newly acquired entities while delivering robust management reporting and commentary. A working holiday visa is welcomed for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is required.
• Experience in Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, FP&A or Senior Management Accounting.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate financial information into actionable insights including pricing and costs.
• Proficient in margin analysis and advanced financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial support and challenge performance.
• Deliver management reporting, KPI analysis and financial commentary.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans.
• Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support acquisition activity, including financial analysis and integration planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial acumen

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We're partnering with a rapidly growing global organisation that is continuing to expand its presence across Australia. With an ambitious acquisition strategy and substantial investment behind the business, this is an exciting opportunity to join a finance team that is playing a pivotal role in driving commercial growth.

This newly created Financial Analyst position will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing financial insight, commercial analysis and strategic support to help guide business decisions. Reporting into an experienced Head of Finance, you'll become a trusted advisor to stakeholders while helping integrate newly acquired businesses into the wider group.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, work on exciting growth projects and develop your career within a global organisation, this is an outstanding opportunity. Would suit someone with the relevant commercial experience who has arrived on a working holiday visa.

The Role

As the Financial Analyst, you'll provide financial leadership across multiple business units, supporting operational performance while helping shape the commercial direction of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial support and challenge business performance.
• Deliver insightful management reporting, KPI analysis and financial performance commentary.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans.
• Analyse business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support acquisition activity, including financial analysis, integration planning and performance reporting.
• Revenue & costing.
• Develop business cases to support strategic investment decisions.
• Commercial analysis.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Assist with month-end reporting, variance analysis and board reporting.
• Drive process improvement and help establish scalable reporting frameworks as the Australian business continues to expand.
• Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing commercial outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, FP&A or Senior Management Accounting role.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights including pricing and costs.
• Experience with margin analysis.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with exposure to ERP systems.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within a high-growth or acquisitive organisation.
• Exposure working within a services organisation.
• Experience partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience working within a multi-site or international business.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to $125,000 + Super.
• Excellent workplace flexibility with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• Join a rapidly growing global business with significant investment and ambitious expansion plans.
• Genuine career progression as the Australian business continues to scale.
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Opportunity to make a real impact while helping shape the future of the finance function.