Senior Financial Analyst

The Salvation Army Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary packaging

Novated car leasing

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join our finance team on a permanent full-time basis. The role is based in Spring Hill (Brisbane) or Redfern (Sydney), with hybrid work options and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning.

You will deliver clear, data-driven insights for effective decision making, support the Finance Business Partner, and help implement finance initiatives in line with the national strategy.

Qualifications

• Data-driven finance insights and reporting.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills for budgeting and forecasting.
• Stakeholder engagement across business units.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partner with data and commercial advice.
• Undertake finance projects as required.
• Measure performance against standards and monitor.
• Identify operational improvements across Finance functions.
• Provide decision support from a commercial/risk perspective.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Commerce/Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for a permanent full-time position to join our team in Spring Hill (Brisbane) or Redfern (Sydney).

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing clear and well-presented data driven information for effective analysis and delivery of finance outcomes. You also assist in the implementation and alignment of finance functions and initiatives within the portfolio against the national finance strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner in providing data and proactive commercial advice to business units and business support groups.
• Undertake distinct finance projects as required.
• Measure performance against defined standards and monitor.
• Identify and action operational improvements across Finance functions.
• Work closely with the Business Partner to provide decision support from a commercial and risk perspective within an appropriate time frame.
• Facilitate effective communication so that a Finance data-based approach is developed that sustains and continuously improves mission outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

Your stakeholder management skills would play an imperative role as you would be collaborating with various stakeholders across the portfolio and within finance function. The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics. CPA/CA (or progress towards) is desirable.
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in working with management and budget owners engaging sound communication skills.

WHY WORK FOR US?

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

• Hybrid working conditions and ability to work from our office or working from home.
• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free).
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase
• Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.