Finance Data Analyst

ING Australia’s Financial Control and Reporting team is looking to hire a Finance Data Analyst based at our Sydney office
As the Finance Data Analyst, you’ll play a central role in supporting finance systems and data governance. You’ll act as the key liaison between local stakeholders and global teams, helping to resolve system issues, coordinate testing, and ensure accurate data flows into the ledger. This is a hands-on role where you’ll champion automation, reporting enhancements, and process optimisation across the Finance function.
You will also be the key point of contact in Finance for Data Quality Governance, attending Data Governance workshops and feeding back important information to your finance stakeholders.
We’re seeking a collaborative and analytical professional with a strong understanding of accounting and finance, global finance systems, stakeholder engagement and data quality who is ready to play a key role in how effective our finance function is whilst we automate and digitise.
Ready to make an impact?
What you’ll do
Act as the central point of contact for Finance system support and data governance
Liaise with global teams and local SMEs to resolve system issues and ensure data accuracy
Monitor daily ledger feeds from Source Systems and coordinate fixes when failures occur
Manage setup requests for new accounts, cost centres, and project codes in PeopleSoft
Support UAT testing for system changes, ensuring new products and promo codes feed correctly into the ledger
Partner with Finance stakeholders to understand improvement opportunities and help design automated reporting solutions
Document business requirements and coordinate with technical teams to build dashboards and reports
Attend Data Governance workshops and advise Finance teams on compliance and data quality actions
Provide training to new starters on Finance systems and processes
Support the use of automation tools, including being the central point of contact in finance for our AI bot for journal posting
What we’re looking for
Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting or related discipline.
Strong understanding of Finance systems and how data flows from source to ledger
Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems.
Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI
Strong data management and governance skills
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience in functional testing and system implementation
High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What’s in it for you?
Discounted ING Health Insurance
An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity
About Us
At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile - for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive - it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.
We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.
We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.
(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)
Need more?
Applications close Friday 3rd October
Before you apply
ING is Australia's most recommended bank according to RFi XPRT Survey, February 2021 - July 2021 (n = 31,903) when compared to customers of 20 other banks operating in Australia.
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