Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst (systems)Randstad is proud to announce its partnership with the Australian Museum to manage the recruitment process for this key role: Financial Analyst (Systems) - Level 7/8.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a prestigious institution on a fixed-term contract through to June 2027. Randstad will be exclusively handling the search for the ideal candidate to fill this vital position.

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About the Project

We are implementing a reporting, budgeting and analysis business intelligence tool (Myoutcomes / Calumo) to optimise the Australian Museum budgeting and reporting process, including improving the ability of internal users to easily and quickly self-serve.

About the Role

Lead the adoption and development of the AM's Financial Business Intelligence tool for budgeting and reporting. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the Australian Museum to address their needs and integrate them into system reporting requirements. Ensure that the AM's Financial Systems reporting is accurate and reconciles effectively.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team.

Employment Status:

• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Fixed term up to June 2027
• Full time 35 hours per week

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• Role Description
• Australian Museum Candidate Pack

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $113,574 - $125,720, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

About you

We are seeking a professional with a positive can-do attitude who can work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Design, document and financial systems, and build templates to meet the organisation's reporting requirements. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting tools, with demonstrated experience ensuring data integrity and accuracy between systems
• Demonstrated experience with SAP and Calumo business intelligence tool, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience and knowledge of financial operations, accounting and reporting systems in a large organisation, including system administration and project/end-user support
• High level understanding of payroll/HR systems and processes
• Experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships in client-facing environments
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the Australian Museum

Essential requirements

• Tertiary level qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience, in a relevant discipline

How to apply:

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.

Resume (maximum 4 pages)

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

Describe a time when you have implemented or assisted in the implementation of a new management reporting or budgeting system. What were the key deliverables and challenges you faced during the implementation and how did you address these? (max 300 words)

In the transformation/change process what approach or actions have you taken to overcome resistance from your staff, manager or other managers across the business. (300 words maximum)

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person:

• Jade Duggan, Consultant, Randstad Australia,
• You must apply via Randstad Australia by contacting Jade Duggan.

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.