Senior Financial Planning Analyst

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeFinancialAnalyst Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Financial Analyst Role

This is a key position that drives the financial performance and strategic direction of an organization.

Responsibilities
  • The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in providing accurate, insightful, and timely financial analysis and corporate reporting to support decision-making across the organization.
  • Ensures the integrity of financial data, supports compliance with global accounting standards, and contributes to effective resource allocation that aligns with strategic objectives.
  • Responsible for detailed budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights to empower the business to optimize operations, manage risks, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
  • Instrumental in ensuring the effective utilization of financial data throughout the organization, enabling decisions that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and overall business success.
  • Supports in delivering on the promise of innovation, operational excellence, and value creation for employees, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Prepares consolidated financial reports at a corporate level, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Provides in-depth analysis of financial performance, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities across business units; assists in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assists in coordinating the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts for the region; collaborates with department heads to ensure accurate budget submission and alignment with organizational strategy and business plan.
  • Collaborates with regional or divisional finance teams to develop consistent budgeting models and reporting frameworks; prepares and analyzes variance reports, providing actionable insights on discrepancies and financial performance.
  • Conducts cost analysis and identifies opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement; monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates and recommendations to management; supports decision-making related to operational planning and resource allocation.
  • Prepares financial presentations and reports for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders; acts as a central liaison between business unit controllers and the finance team to ensure timely delivery of consolidated reports and analyses.
  • Ensures compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines; assists in internal/external audits and ensures adherence to financial controls framework and SOX Controls.
  • Undertakes financial modelling and analysis to support new business initiatives, capital expenditure proposals, and strategic projects.
  • Manages corporate finance systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with global reporting standards; assists in the implementation and maintenance of ERP systems and other corporate financial tools, ensuring seamless integration across business functions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (CA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial gases, or similar industry is a plus.
  • Familiarity with multinational and matrix organizations is desirable.
  • A proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, data analysis) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, IBM Analytics).

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