Finance Analyst

Number of Positions Available:

1

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About the Role

As a Finance Analyst - Homelessness you will support the Finance Business Partner by providing clear and well-presented data driven information for effective analysis and delivery of finance outcomes.

You will be preparing predictive analytics and input insights into data led solutions that support the portfolio’s strategy.

You will also be responsible for the implementation and alignment of finance functions and initiatives within the portfolio against the national finance strategy.

Your stakeholder management skills would play an imperative role as you would be collaborating with various stakeholders across the portfolio and within finance function to add critical value to the business partnering team in its advice and initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support the Finance Business Partner in providing data and proactive commercial advice to business units and business support groups.- Measure performance against defined standards and monitor agreed upon corrective action.- Identify and action operational improvements across Finance functions.- Work closely with the Business Partner to provide decision support from a commercial and risk perspective within an appropriate time frame.- Monitor TSA’s regulatory and compliance protection where applicable.- Manage performance goals with regular feedback on performance outcomes. Initiate corrective action where appropriate.- Facilitate effective communication so that a Finance data-based approach is developed that sustains and continuously improves mission outcomes.

About You

Key capabilities include:
- Intermediate spreadsheet skills will be an advantage.- Experience in working with management and budget owners engaging sound communication skills.- Sound experience in stakeholder management.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics. CPA/CA (or progress towards) is desirable.- A national police record check is required.
- Additional Job Description
- Benefits- In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as;-
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Flexible working conditions
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance discounts
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent counselling service
- Opportunity for career development- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_