Graduate Financial Analyst

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Performance bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Financial Analyst to join the finance team in Queenstown. You will develop skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis, working closely with senior finance professionals in a dynamic corporate environment.

The role focuses on training, mentorship, and a path to becoming a key contributor in financial analysis, with exposure to diverse financial operations and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data manipulation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance deviations.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks highly motivated Graduate Financial Analysts to join their finance department in Queenstown . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong quantitative aptitude to develop their skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis within a dynamic corporate environment. You will work closely with senior finance professionals, contributing to critical financial planning and decision-making processes. Our client is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and mentorship, fostering career growth and offering a path to becoming a key contributor in financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance deviations.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data manipulation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Structured training and professional development pathways.
• Mentorship from experienced finance leaders.
• Exposure to diverse financial operations and strategic planning.
• A professional and supportive work environment in Queenstown .