Business Analyst

About Northcott:

We are a leading disability services provider in NSW, QLD and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers. Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay.

About the role:

The position will convert financial data into meaningful information through appropriate and timely business analysis.  The insights from the information will help to enhance the understanding of Northcott’s various business streams so that the performance of the business is continually improved.

The position will support the organisation through:

• Building/modifying financial models to understand Northcott’s key business lines.
• Analysis of the business to understand the critical pressure points.
• Partnering with business leaders throughout the organisation to assist them with business improvement insights (e.g. product profitability reports).
• Engaging with the development and implementation of group-wide systems to ensure that financial imperatives are appropriately considered and built-into those systems.
• Engaging with the broader Finance team, particularly during the month-end accounting process, to ensure that the results are accurate, explainable and a succinctly coherent narrative is provided to the business.

About you:

• We would ideally like to see the following skills or experience:
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• An inquisitive-self and a love of asking “why”.
• Not accepting the status quo. Push the boundaries when appropriate.
• Can-do attitude.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of large data depositories and efficiently scale with query writing into repeatable reporting.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to present analysis and insights on a variety of platforms, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to the rights of people with a disability.
• Confidence and capability in interpreting and communicating complex datasets from a variety of financial and non-financial databases/tools.

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years of finance/business analysis experience and relevant tertiary qualification across Commerce/Business with major in Accounting/Finance.
• Demonstrated track record of successful problem solving.
• A style that will facilitate positive cooperation across the business.
• Either CPA/CA qualified or in the process of attaining those qualifications.

 Why work for us?

• We are a leading disability services provider in NSW, QLD and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
• You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.
• A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
• Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available to staff; this can increase your take home pay.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at *********@northcott.com.au .

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