Hybrid Finance Analyst: Reporting & Forecasting

Bureau Of Meteorology; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performing team

Career progression

Process improvement initiatives

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract in Canberra. The role combines reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and financial operations for a major client account within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with operational and finance teams to deliver accurate reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and uphold financial controls as part of month-end processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting or financial analysis roles.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Anaplan experience highly regarded.
• Experience with financial systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Pursuing CPA/CA/CIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting including journals, analysis, and commentary.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (prepayments, provisions, accruals).
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis including variance and trend reviews.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial deliverables are met.
• Respond to stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting documentation.

Skills

Finance experience

Reconciliation

Reporting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

CPA/CA/CIMA intent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Anaplan

JDE/SAP/Oracle

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract in Canberra. The role combines reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and financial operations for a major client account within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with operational and finance teams to deliver accurate reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and uphold financial controls as part of month-end processes and continuous improvement initiatives.