Finance Data Scientist

About Us

AVADA Group Ltd is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand. Our group of companies, including AVADA Traffic, delivers traffic management, road safety, and civil solutions to government agencies and tier-one contractors across the infrastructure and maintenance sectors.

With a strong growth trajectory, AVADA Group is building a high-performing, forward-thinking team. We value people who bring initiative, expertise, and a desire to contribute to the success of a fast-evolving business.

Role Purpose

Join a forward-thinking finance team where your advanced analytical capabilities and strategic mindset will drive innovation and performance across the Group's Australian and New Zealand operations. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Data Scientist plays a critical role in transforming financial data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decision-making and shaping the future of digital finance.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a data-driven professional to lead the development of predictive models, optimise financial processes, and influence enterprise-wide strategies through intelligent automation and advanced analytics.

Key Accountabilities:

• Advanced Financial Analytics:

• Develop and deploy predictive models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

• Perform deep-dive analysis on financial performance, cost drivers, and profitability metrics.

• Data Engineering & Management:

• Design and maintain robust data pipelines to support real-time financial reporting and analytics.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across finance systems and sources.

• Business Intelligence & Visualisation:

• Build interactive dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with finance, operations, and ICT teams to identify analytical opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.

• Technology Integration & Innovation:

• Integrate data science capabilities with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).

• Explore and implement AI/ML techniques to automate financial processes and enhance decision-making.

• Compliance & Risk Analytics:

• Support regulatory reporting and compliance through data-driven approaches.

• Develop models to assess financial risk and support internal audit and control functions.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in data science and finance.

• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance analytics function.

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).

• Minimum of 6 years in a finance analytics or data science role, ideally within a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation.

• Proven experience in month-end and year-end financial processes, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis, financial modelling, and machine learning techniques to support forecasting and performance insights.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other financial systems.
• Skills in building data pipelines and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including Power Query, VBA, and complex financial modelling.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for finance and executive stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, driving data initiatives across departments.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and growing ASX-listed business with a national and international footprint.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to diverse industries and commercial activities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.

Applications are welcome from candidates that want to be a part of an organisation that values safety awareness and appropriate workplace behaviours. At AVADA, you are not just a number, you are a part of a supportive team with opportunities for progression and development extending across Australia and New Zealand.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage applications from all personnel who are committed to a physically and mentally safe workplace.