AddressA great opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join the team of a leading SA brand, providing financial and commercial insights that support decision-making.
About us
Sarah Group is a proud family-owned South Australian multi-disciplined business, and one of the state’s most significant employers with a combined workforce in excess of 500. Based in Eastwood, our group of companies include Sarah Constructions, Hindmarsh Plumbing and Longridge Group.
We are committed to growth and continuous improvement. We value sustainability, safety and quality of work and believe in the importance of building meaningful relationships and delivering on our promises.
We value employees who are progressive, energetic, proactive and driven in their thoughts and in their actions. We build diverse teams to ensure our people are feeling fulfilled in their work every day. Our positive and inclusive team culture sees us working together as one team to deliver exceptional results.
The Role
Collaborating with internal stakeholders, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing performance insights, analysis, and recommendations to support executive decision-making and optimise business performance.
Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide insightful analysis and commentary on performance to identify patterns and trends to inform business strategies.
- Play a pivotal role in the annual budgeting and planning process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals as well as identifying possible opportunities and risks.
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business initiatives, investments, and performance metrics.
- Assess financial performance of various business units or projects and provide insights on areas of improvement or underperformance.
- Focus on adding value to the business by partnering with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency improvements, and cost optimisation.
- Focus on adding value to the business by partnering with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency improvements, and cost optimisation.
About You
We’re looking for a hands-on analyst that can make things happen! You will become part of a high-performing team culture that thrives on continuous improvement and service delivery. Reliable, hardworking, and flexible in your approach, you will also possess:
- The ability to analyse financial and non-financial information and identify key drivers and reasons for variances against expectations, including offering recommendations to management to improve performance
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a strong service focus and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools, including MS Excel (experience with business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, would be an advantage)
- Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce or related discipline and will be CPA/CA qualified
We offer a number of benefits, including an additional 4 days of wellbeing leave and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a motivated professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
How to Apply
All applications are managed through our employment website; just follow the ‘Apply for this job’ link below to submit.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
At Sarah Group we are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage a diverse range of candidates to apply for our positions.
