Financial Analyst - Reporting & Automation

MSD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

MSD is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst – Reporting & Automation in Sydney. The role focuses on modernising FP&A reporting, automating processes and delivering high-impact insights to support commercial decisions for AU/NZ markets.

You will build interactive Power BI dashboards, streamline month-end cycles and partner with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• CPA/CA/CIMA or equivalent is a plus.
• Solid FP&A, financial reporting, analytics or finance transformation experience.
• Advanced Power BI skills (DAX, Power Query).
• Experience with Power Automate, SQL, VBA and SAP.
• Experience with enterprise AI tools for finance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for commercial leaders.
• Automate repetitive reporting tasks across AU and NZ.
• Support month-end close, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Improve reporting efficiency and speed with AI-enabled workflows.
• Ensure data integrity across models and automated refreshes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams across ANZ.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

SQL

VBA

SAP

AI in finance

FP&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

CPA/CA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

SQL

VBA

SAP

Job description

Job Description Financial Analyst - Reporting & Automation Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits. Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW. Career growth: Develop your skills in financial reporting, automation and analytics across a complex ANZ business. Professional development: Gain hands-on experience modernising finance processes, dashboarding and AI-enabled reporting. As a Financial Analyst – Reporting & Automation, you will play a key role in supporting the Animal Health Australia and New Zealand markets through financial insights, analytics and dashboarding. This role focuses on improving reporting efficiency, automating processes and delivering high-impact insights to support commercial decision-making. Working as a valued business partner, you will collaborate with finance and commercial teams across ANZ to identify reporting needs, build dynamic dashboards and streamline recurring reporting cycles through modern tools and AI-enabled workflows.

What You Will Do

• Reporting, Automation and Process Improvement
• Identify repetitive reporting tasks across AU and NZ and automate extraction, transformation and distribution
• Streamline month-end close, forecast packages and variance analysis
• Reduce reporting preparation cycle times and improve efficiency
• Modernise FP&A reporting processes using available technologies and AI-driven workflows
• Dashboarding and Analytics
• Design, build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for commercial leaders
• Develop standardised KPI scorecards covering sales, gross-to-net, OPEX and margin analysis
• Ensure seamless data refreshes and strong data integrity across models
• Deliver insightful analytics and reporting that support planning, performance evaluation and decision-making
• AI and Technology Integration
• Use generative AI tools and structured prompt engineering to draft commentary, analyse variances and summarise trends
• Implement automation tools to connect disparate financial data sources
• Support the introduction of modern finance technologies to improve reporting quality and speed
• Commercial Business Partnering
• Partner with commercial and cross-functional stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand to understand reporting requirements
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, to meet deadlines and financial requirements
• Support any other tasks, projects or activities required by the Finance Lead

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or a related field
• CPA, CA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is a plus
• Prior solid experience in FP&A, financial reporting, business analytics or finance transformation
• Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and Power Query
• Experience with Power Automate, SQL, VBA and SAP
• Practical experience using enterprise AI tools for finance workflows and analysis
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think beyond the numbers
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and work across senior stakeholders
• Experience in pharmaceutical or Animal Health industry preferred but not essential

What You Can Expect

• Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation
• The opportunity to help modernise finance reporting across a major regional business
• A collaborative team environment with strong business partnering exposure
• Support to grow your technical, analytical and commercial skillset
• The chance to work with modern tools, automation and AI-driven finance processes
• Location is Macquarie Park (Sydney)
• Since role supports 2 markets, travel up to a week per month could be required
• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Additional Locations

• NZL - Wellington - Upper Hutt (Whakatiki)
• AUS - Queensland - Murarrie

Compensation Information

• NZL - Wellington - Upper Hutt (Whakatiki), AUS - Queensland - Murarrie

Required Skills

• Budgeting
• Business Analysis
• Competency Management
• Critical Thinking
• Dashboard Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Ethical Standards
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Policy Compliance
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Process Improvements
• Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis
• Situational Leadership
• Standards Compliance
• Trend Analysis

Employment Details

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.