Full Job Description Planit are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join a successful global Finance Team. Are you an Accountant that has always been interested in Tech? Or you might have a strong liking towards reports and the use of Power BI. You may be based in Sydney or from a different region we're all good with that! Planit embraces a Hybrid work model that allows you the flexibility of being able to deliver remotely. ABOUT US Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture. Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1400+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartners Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services. Our Values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms. Description: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, to join our dynamic, face paced, friendly finance team you will be responsible for engaging and partnering with internal teams to assist in the development of analysis and corporate reporting, while assisting in the ongoing improvement of value-adding information in line with business strategies. Deliver insights to the senior management, lead ad hoc projects and business partner with key stakeholders throughout the business to deliver strategic initiatives. With a positive attitude towards work and high attention to details, you will be willing to go the extra mile to meet month and year end deadlines, looking for opportunities for process improvement. With advanced problem solving and communication skills, you will have the ability to identify issues, make recommendations and communicate with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation. You will be supported and mentored by senior team members and have a keen desire to ensure all deadlines are met. The successful candidate will have a proven history of meeting tight deadlines and a can-do attitude Responsibilities: - Prepare and maintain business analysis & modelling using Power BI - Understanding our commercial opportunities, associated costs, and impact to the overall business financial metrics - Develop dashboards that provide management with timely reporting on key performance indicators - Deliver presentations with value-adding insights and analysis in a concise and timely manner - Support revenue and cost forecasting/budgeting - Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally - Overseeing and ensuring robust reporting processes are in place, then work with other Accountants and the Commercial Manager & Financial Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting - Other ad-hoc tasks as required. Mandatory Skills & Experience: - 2-3 years experience working in Corporate Finance environment - Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commercial or equivalent - Qualified CPA/CA or equivalent strongly preferred - Strong technical aptitude with a working knowledge of Analytical & Reporting tools i.e., Power BI - Advanced knowledge of excel and DAX functions with the ability to manipulate large amounts of raw data from multiple sources - Demonstrable track record of working with and servicing internal stakeholders - Enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a team focussed on delivering outcomes, and driving efficiencies in a changing environment - Experience in managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and demanding ensuring high quality outcomes - Stringent with accuracy in numbers, with proven ability to then provide and communicate valuable insights. Culture and Benefits For the right person we will provide a competitive salary, an employee centered working environment, access and time towards ongoing training and the support you need to advance your skills and experience, whilst developing a rewarding career at Planit. You will also experience the benefits of our hybrid work model, that provides flexibility and of course the variety of challenging client projects. We have an inclusive down-to-earth culture whilst collaborating and supporting each other. We recognise and reward high performers and there are regular employee social events as well as excellent employee benefits via our Planit Plus Program, Salary Packaging, LinkedIn Learning License and a focus on wellbeing. Planit is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Full Job Description We're on a mission to redesign the way we all connect, and fundamentally change the nature of telecommunication products and services in Australia, and across the region. The work we do empowers the lives of millions of people around the world. Together, we're creating a bold, new Telstra that will continue to lead the market both now and into the future. At Telstra, what you do matters. We fully support flexibility and choice at Telstra and what we offer is as unique as you. Will you choose to work from home, in a Telstra workspace, or on the go? A regional location or the CBD? We want you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive wherever in Australia that may be. Our Strategy & Finance team In Strategy & Finance, we set our company's shared strategic vision and facilitate long-term strategic planning and resource allocation. Our team also provide commercial advice and strategic insight; deliver external reporting; and enable the business to effectively manage key strategic, operational and financial risks. Weve recently gone Agile in Strategy & Finance so that we can better prioritise our work, flow the right resources to that work, develop our people and ultimately support our business stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our shareholders. This role sits within our Financial Management Chapter Area, a 350 strong global team of financial professionals who provide business partnering and FP&A services to missions across the organisation The role with us The Finance Analyst will be an integral and high exposure role within the Cost Strategy and Performance team, youll be supporting team members and senior management with financial planning and analysis through developing modelling for short- and long-term strategies, as well as key performance indicators to achieve business initiatives and financial planning objectives. Further responsibilities include, supporting team members with the completion of month-end activities including P&L and balance sheet management, posting of manual adjustments and preparation of reporting packs, ensuring output is of an excellent standard. Key stakeholders: financial business partners, business operation managers, central finance teams (investment accounting, product profitability, corporate planning) Key responsibilities Monthly flash performance reporting to the executive team, input and coordination of the corporate-wide monthly business performance review and internal business performance materials, coordination of the year end close activities (GMQ, BSR and close requirements), supporting balance sheet and cash flow activities and forecast requirements, coordination of peels, managing corporate queries and developing cross finance stakeholder relationships. Support team members and senior management with financial analysis and modelling to develop short- and long-term strategies, as well as key performance indicators to achieve business initiatives and financial planning objectives Leverage your technical expertise and critical thinking skills to generate meaningful insights and recommendations when inputting into business case and commercial activity Participate in sessions with interdepartmental stakeholders, contributing quality financial analysis and timely advice to various business groups aligned to strategic financial objectives Take accountability for assigned work tasks, working independently when contributing to core activities such as the preparation of periodic management reporting and financial results for assigned business areas Support team members with the completion of month-end activities including: P&L and balance sheet management, posting of manual adjustments and preparation of reporting packs, ensuring output is of an excellent standard About you To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in: Completed CA or CPA qualification or equivalent. Extensive experience in financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering. Someone who will wade into the complexity and who sees problems as opportunities. Strong analytical skills with the ability to take a problem statement and work autonomously to build a course of action, undertake analysis across both financial and operational drivers and then prepare recommended actions for senior stakeholders. Experience across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Excellent written and verbal communication skills which can be applied to a range of different stakeholders. You have a passion for numbers and improving financial performance. A future leader. You may not be there yet but have an intent to learn and an ambition to grow.
Soft skills: Proactive and curious Organised and keen eye for details Continuous improvement mindset Systematic and process orientated Proven ability to curate the story behind the numbers Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint (seeks to increase efficiency) If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply! This role requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated against Covid-19, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and customers. However, please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.
