Finance Analyst

Job Title

Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this role is assisting with reporting and analysis, managing relevant financial and non-financial information plus supporting the Finance Management Team in all relevant contract deliverables.

Job Description

Australian citizenship is essential and the candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance process. Canberra is the preferred location for this role; candidates based in Melbourne will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:
Client Deliverables

Review and delivery of operating expenditure funds requests to clients.
Review and delivery of rent roll funds requests to clients.
 

Monthly Reporting

Timely delivery of client’s monthly finance requirements, including the following key aspects:

Journals, analysis, and commentary relating to month end
Identification, tracking and supporting delivery of initiatives
Regular meetings with operational colleagues to support and ensure their financial deliverables are met as part of the overall reporting calendar.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including provisions, prepayments and provide movement/ variance commentary where required. This includes actions to manage and clear outstanding queries and / or aged items
 

Budgets/ Planning

Assist in the delivery of the client’s annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Assist with bottom-up build of each individual property’s cost base including rent, outgoings, utilities, facilities management costs and contractual/other price escalations.
Analytical reviews (e.g. year on year, walkthroughs) and deep understanding of outputs. Completion of presentations to each business stream (e.g. facilities management, property management and procurement).
 

Risk Control And Project Improvement

Adhere to procedures relating to all client finance related controls and Cushman & Wakefield SOX controls. This involves working with the client teams and liaising with internal and potentially external auditors.
Proactively review systems / processes to innovate and continuously improve the business performance and workplace experience
 

Others

Performs other duties as requested by your direct manager
Occasional requirement to work extended hours during peak times or to assist with major functions/events
Development/ maintenance of operational standards / process maps and playbooks / operating manuals for all aspects of the business
 

Background And Experience

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and work as part of a specialised professional team
Ability to work with many stakeholders to get the right outcome for the team and the client
Ability to challenge in a constructive manner, cope with pressure, prioritise workload and meet agreed timetables Qualifications & Technical Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Presentation to finance and non-finance stakeholders
IT skills, including advanced level in Excel, PowerBI. Anaplan knowledge is advantageous
JDE knowledge is advantageous

Valid working rights in Australia.
 

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As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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