About your new employer!

This NSW Government Department has a strong reputation, has been recognized as a top public sector employer and an engaging place to work. Due to internal changes, a great opportunity has become available for a data driven Financial Analyst.

About your new role!

Supporting the Director and Manager of the Project, this role contributes to delivering the Operations Finance team’s project accounting, analysis and reporting accountabilities and priorities in order to achieve compliance with LAHC policies, Government Sector Finance Act and other statutory requirements.

Key tasks for this role include:

• Utilise appropriate systems and processes to review, maintain and manage accounting and financial information to facilitate a robust and consistent approach to financial management as it pertains to LAHC project accounting, ensuring compliance with LAHC objectives, government policy, accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Provide reporting and analysis specific to the team’s role in LAHC’s overall financial reporting obligations.
• Support the Director and Manager by providing advice and support to key stakeholders on relevant financial matters to enable achievement of efficiency and strategic outcomes.
• Educate and support relevant business areas to develop financial capability and improve confidence and accountability in financial business decision making in order to promote a consistent financial management approach across LAHC.
• Participate in the development of management reporting tools and accounting methods to improve existing procedures and the communication of management information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including senior managers and service delivery divisions to exchange information, obtain cooperation and support and provide financial advice.
• Work effectively with team members towards meeting organisational objectives and priorities and provide feedback to each other on tasks undertaken.
• Participate in data analysis, data mapping and data validation required for data migration in the SAP Hanna implementation.

About You!

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to work with large and complex data sets.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across finance, commercial, and operational teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Challenges in the role include:

• Ensuring financial reporting and advice is accurate, reliable and high quality to support effective decision making and meeting tight deadlines in an environment characterised by conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Developing process improvements in data validation to ensure data accuracy and integrity in the financials, project accounting and project management system.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests for information not able to be met using standard system reports efficiently.

What's on offer?

• Role Title: Financial Analyst
• Contract Length: 3 months, ASAP start
• Pay: $74 per hour + Super, 40hr week.
• Hybrid working arrangement and easy to access location in Parramatta

To apply use the Apply Now button or for further information and a confidential discussion please contact Rick.