Finance Business Analyst

Melbourne

Finance and Enterprise Support – Finance /

Permanent /

Hybrid

Hi, we’re PEXA

Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property, this is where we come in. PEXA’s world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia helping over 20,000 people a week safely settle their homes. And this is just the beginning. Our data and insights are helping organisations unlock the intel they need to drive change and possibilities. 

Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1,000 people working across multiple continents. We’re still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That’s why, we’re looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team.

A Finance Business Analyst collaborates with Finance Business Partners to produce monthly business unit reports and provide insights to key stakeholders. Ensuring the accuracy of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes is a key responsibility.

Engaging in financial activities such as forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, the analyst creates Excel-based models to track business trends. You will assist in developing business plans, investment cases, and post-implementation reviews, communicating key learnings to stakeholders.

The role involves continuously seeking business improvements and maintaining positive relationships with team members. Professional development and ensuring timely, accurate financial information delivery are also integral parts of the job. 

• Undertake financial and accounting activities including forecasting, budgeting and reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide value added financial services, analysis and support to Business Units and other key stakeholders.
• Provide insight into strategy and financial analysis alongside the Finance Business Partners.
• Creation and presentation of excel-based models that will help to track trends in the business and industry.
• Create and drive business improvements across multiple teams.
• Review of budgets and forecasts, both monthly and annual.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of strong financial management throughout the business.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the Finance team
• Accountable for self-development and continuous learning
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with team members and key stakeholders

• Working towards a CPA or CA qualification within a Big 4 or Mid-Tier environment
• Accounting experience in industry in financial analysis, reporting and management reporting
• Demonstrated ability to perform analyse, interpret and present data from all facets of the business 
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and timely financial information in support of management decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information to people with a non-financial background. Sound communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills, including experience in the use of financial management systems.
• Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills  
• Highlights potential improvements in current systems, processes and procedures and encourages others to accept change and gives reasons for change.
• Analytical thinking and trends analysis – can see trends in data and can compile data to arrive at an accurate solution. Gathers and sorts relevant data for analysis.
• Customer orientation – accurately anticipates emerging and current client needs and establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers.
• Delivering results – sets own goals and consistently delivers
• Proven ability to form and maintain effective and collaborative working relationship with stakeholders.

A career at PEXA starts with you!

If you think you have the required skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t tick all the boxes. At PEXA we support your growth and help you discover your full potential.

Why join us

• Flexibility is in our DNA

• Your holistic wellbeing is important to us. Enjoy meditation, yoga, boxing classes and a wellness day each month to recharge!

• We know that work is just one aspect of your life. That’s why we offer up to 6 weeks ‘workcation’ for you to extend personal travel time and work remotely

• Take the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year

• Learn from the best and upskill with PEXA Academy certifications and grow your career

Our commitment to our people and a better future

At PEXA we want you to embrace your best self each day, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate, so that every person can reach their full potential. We want our people to feel equally valued, supported and celebrated. With market-leading benefits that make a difference, we’re committed to supporting individuals, families and carers. Your culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and other attributes make you unique! We couldn't be prouder to have a team that reflects the richness of our wider community.

We’re a proud ‘Circle Back Initiative’ Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

Stay Connected

A career at PEXA is exciting, challenging and rewarding, and we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team. You can learn more about life at PEXA on our website and social channels too.