AddressABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
ABOUT THE ROLE
If you have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, we have the perfect job for you!
We are seeking Senior Planning Analyst to join our close-knit team in Blackburn on a permanent full time basis. You will play a crucial role in managing the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the development of budget, forecast, and long-range plan assumptions to ensure they support and adhere to TSA policies and national funding principles.
- Support the development of long-term capital plan and provide continuous reporting on its progress.
- Aid in the design and migration of existing budget and forecast models to the new/upgraded Finance Systems Platform.
- Collaborate with relevant programs/departments to develop robust financial models and underlying assumptions driving the annual budget, quarterly revised forecasts, and long-range plan.
- Deliver key financial management information and data reports for key stakeholders to support operational decision-making.
- Liaise with and support the performance reporting team, as needed, on analytics of actual monthly and quarterly financial results compared to budgets, revised forecasts, and long-range plans.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in a financial accounting and analysis, role at an operational level. Your stakeholder management skills would play an imperative role as you would be collaborating with various stakeholders across the portfolio and within finance function.
- Bachelor and post graduate degree (eg. CPA or CA) in a relevant field such as Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and be a team contributor.
- Experience with TechOne and BI tools such as PowerBI, is preferred.
WHY WORK FOR US?
TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as;
- Hybrid working environment with 2 days from our Blackburn office and the flexibility of working from home.
- Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging for living expenses ($15,900 tax free for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650 tax free).
- Purchase leave, study leave, Paid parental leave.
- Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
- Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase.
- Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
HOW TO APPLY
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
