Finance Analyst

Job title : Finance Analyst
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $140000 + Super
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1748503
Senior Finance Analyst – Board Reporting

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to lead the preparation of accurate, timely and insightful Board and Executive reporting packs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation of high-quality Board and Executive financial reporting packs, including financial results, KPIs, budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure all numbers, analysis, charts and commentary are accurate, reconciled and fully supported.
  • Analyse financial performance, variances, trends, risks and key business drivers.
  • Prepare clear and concise commentary that explains the story behind the numbers.
  • Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to validate information, challenge assumptions and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, reporting processes and data integrity.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting, automation and efficiency.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling activities.
Key Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in financial analysis, management accounting, FP&A or financial reporting.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing management, Executive or Board reporting.
  • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; Power BI/finance systems experience desirable.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining a very high standard of accuracy.
  • Proactive and commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge discrepancies and provide insightful recommendations.
The integrity of the numbers is critical in this role. We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst who takes ownership of the detail, ensures the numbers can be relied upon at Board level, and turns financial information into clear, decision-ready insights.

If this sounds like you, please call me on 0488 756 943 or email your CV to lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au.