Financial Analyst - Cash and Working Capital

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Cross-functional exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Financial Analyst to support cash and working capital reporting, forecasting, and controls across its Energy & Utilities business. You will collaborate with finance, treasury, and operations to deliver timely insights that optimise cash performance.

The role focuses on capital and cash flow reporting, trend analysis, and process improvements, requiring strong Excel, ERP, and analytical skills within a large organisation.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Experience in accounting, treasury, or commercial finance within a medium to large organisation.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of financial data and translate findings into insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly cash, working capital, and CAPEX reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Monitor cash inflows/outflows, debtor balances, WIP, and other working capital metrics across units.
• Partner with finance teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and improve cash management.
• Support treasury reporting requirements, including 12-week cash forecasts and weekly cash reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement with new reporting tools, controls, and analytics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce

Tools

Power BI / Reporting tools

ERP software

Job description

Financial Analyst - Cash and Working Capital

As a Financial Analyst – Working Capital & Cash, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cash and working capital reporting, forecasting, and controls across the Energy & Utilities business.

Working closely with finance teams, treasury, shared services, and operational stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights that help optimise cash performance and support strategic decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly cash, working capital, and CAPEX reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Monitor cash inflows, outflows, debtor balances, work in progress, and other key working capital metrics across multiple business units and contracts.
• Partner with business unit finance teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and improve cash management practices.
• Support treasury reporting requirements, including 12-week cash forecasts and participation in weekly cash review processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing reporting tools, controls, and analytical solutions that improve data quality, efficiency, and business performance.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function within a large and complex business.
• Exposure to working capital management, treasury processes, forecasting, and commercial finance activities.
• Collaborative environment where you can build relationships across finance, operations, treasury, and shared services teams.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your technical, analytical, and commercial skills.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Experience in accounting, treasury, business analysis, or commercial finance within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of financial and transactional data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Working towards or holding a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with cash flow, working capital, or CAPEX reporting and forecasting.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business delivers integrated services across the utility lifecycle, supporting customers in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of critical infrastructure. Our teams work together to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.