Total 1,132 Others financial analyst job vacancies in VIC - Melbourne - South East

Key Accountabilities

• Create designs for technical solutions to resolve business problems and try out components of new systems for efficiency
• Reach out to clients and project leaders in the course of work in order to identify and evaluate user and business requirements
• Ensure clean and accurate documentation that may include aspects such as business requirements, client requirements, and technical specifications, and write findings in form of reports
• Ensure that all documents are safely kept and accessible for future reference
• Assist with new releases, and approve all User Acceptance Testing
• Oversee implementation of a new system including data migration
• Facilitate professional and constant communication with overall users on the status of production problems that might arise and inform them about ways of resolving issues
• Carry out research on how IT systems are used and suggest ways for systems improvement and efficiency
• Collaborate with the development team to build the design and specification of the permanent fix
• Communicate the cost (if any) and timeline with the customer and follow through to ensure timely delivery
• Test the product to ensure that it meets user requirements, technically well built, and does not impact existing modules before roll-out,
• Upsell and build value for customers by proposing new features or services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree
• Strong skills in working with relational databases
• Strong skills and ability to troubleshoot issues quickly, and find solutions to solving them independently in a timely manner
• Great knowledge of IT processes and willingness to constantly update knowledge
• Ability to multi task, working on more than one issue simultaneously
• Able to carry out tasks with little or no supervision

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Casual dress code
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Regular team activities
• Medical insurance

AML/CFT 

• Supports in establishing and maintaining AML/CFT standards, policies & procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and assists the Manager in the implementation of program for AML/CFT.
• Support client screening and AML/CFT transaction monitoring & alerts, including monitoring Client activities and identifying suspicious transactions.
• Support all AML/CFT related matters and compliance, including regulatory, audit and similar inspections.
• Support the Company’s AML/CFT compliance and function to identify, manage, monitor and mitigate exposure to compliance risk.
• Assist in liaising with the relevant regulatory bodies to ensure that the Company is always in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Support the Designated Compliance Officer at the various departments on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism matters.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Compliance Manager.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Supporting Function)

•  Support the Compliance Section in instilling a ‘compliance aware” culture within the Company.
• Assist in ensuring Company’s compliance with laws, rules and regulations set by statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Support in monitoring the implementation of the Company’s compliance requirement (eg: BNM’s regulated products, FSA, AML/CFT, JSOX, etc).
• Assist in ensuring the Company’s compliance with the laws, rules and regulations set by the statutory and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in the implementation of compliance training program.
• Support in reviewing the Company’s documents (policies/procedures) inclusive of documents related to BNM’s regulated products.
• Support the Compliance Section on regulatory compliances, including the compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

Job Requirement 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Business Administration/Legal/Compliance or other related field.
• At least 1 year(s) and above of working experience in Compliance Department/Audit.
• Experience in a compliance function is preferred, and preferably gained from the banking or financial credit services industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Casual dress code
• Medical insurance
• Sabbatical leave

• You will begin all responsibility statements with 'You will'; each field should have no more than one sentence; list the responsibilities in a logical order; and avoid You will manage Reimbursable Work Orders.
• You will monitor unfilled customer order funds.
• You will maintain supporting documents to confirm proper charges and validate customer billings.
• You will distribute funds, monitor costs, and prepare reports.
• You will validate financial reports and monitor for abnormal conditions.

Job Description

The Program Financial Analyst supports the Finance Operations team to provide expert financial advice and reporting services. This role supports financial management of program budgets through analysis, risk management and modelling to support objectives and inform effective decision making.

In this role you will have the opportunity to leverage a hybrid working arrangement.

Specific Functions

• Partner with the business to provide sound financial advice to meet organisational goals.
• Monthly variance analysis and financial reporting across programs and overheads,
• Compilation and review of budgets/ forecasts using actual performance, previous budget figures, etc
• Coordinate multiple financial cost analysis functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the Company’s cost accounting system,
• Liaison to the business for accurate cost allocations and cost rates, compliance with Cost Principles.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly analytical Financial Analyst to join our finance team. As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting financial analysis, generating financial reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. You will play a crucial role in assessing financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending actions to optimize business operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of budget guidelines, assumptions, and templates.
• Review and analyse budget proposals, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor budget performance, prepare variance reports, and provide explanations for budget deviations.

2. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Gather and analyse financial data to assess the company's financial performance and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare financial reports, including budget vs. actuals analysis, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and track financial metrics, such as profitability, liquidity, and other ratios, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage Capex process including budget, commitment and actual tracking with variance analysis.
• Support cashflow management.

3. Financial Modelling and Decision Support:

• Build financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility and potential return on investment (ROI) of new projects or business ventures.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on financial modelling and analysis.

4. Financial Systems and Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.
• Participate in the implementation and testing of financial systems and tools.

5. Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar financial role.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis using spreadsheets and financial software (e.g., Excel, financial databases).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically.
• Team player with positive attitude.

What the Agriculture Financial Analyst does  

Financial Modelling & Key Metric Analysis

• Build best practice large-scale agricultural investment models (Excel), including detailed analysis of property acquisitions, divestments, and portfolio performance.
• Develop consolidated portfolio models and treasury/debt drawdown models to monitor asset performance and funding requirements.
• Create analytical tools and Power BI reports using large data sets to support business decisions.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality Investment Memorandums and reports, supported by comprehensive research and analysis.
• Develop an understanding of key profit drivers in agriculture and assist with benchmarking analysis. 

Management of acquisition process and relationships

• Work with Ag Platform CEOs to prioritise resources, review acquisition processes, and ensure governance requirements are met.
• Assist in the development of acquisition reporting in line with investor requirements and recommend key commercial terms for property acquisitions.
• Manage stakeholder and client expectations, and, where required, negotiate outcomes with agents/vendors alongside the CEOs. 

Other

• Manage and guide a high performing team capable of supporting the expansion objectives of the Ag Platforms
• Monitor strategic plan implementation effectiveness
• Develop and expand strong working relationships with internal team members, farm staff, external consultants and industry professionals

• You will perform account maintenance and accounting support work requiring a basic understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• You will perform technical work in support of the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit and custody of cash items which includes handling cash items or use of cash accountability control methods.
• You will determine pay, payroll records maintenance and completion of reports pertaining to civilian employees of the Federal Government.
• You will perform work to establish, maintain, correct and close pay accounts for active, reserve, or retired armed forces personnel and their annuitants.
• You will perform technician work in support of budget analysis and administration such as maintaining ledgers, budget formulation, compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data.

Financial Controller needed in Newbury Paying £76.01 per hr 5257297

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities:

To effectively lead and manage the finance team that undertakes preparation and production of the annual financial statements, Whole Accountants, statutory returns, and the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.

To provide expert advice and support to Finance colleagues, to other managers within the organisation and to elected Members

Interpret, review and present data to give advice on decisions relating to service delivery and procurement issues.

Ensure that financial management systems and operational procedures comply with statutory, corporate guidance and best practice. Responsible for implementing all legislative changes across the service

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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