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Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) in Sydney

Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) job description

The Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) acts as a strategic link between finance operations and business units, delivering data-driven insights to improve financial performance, optimise processes, and support decision-making. This role is pivotal in translating financial data into actionable analysis, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving operational efficiency across the organisation.

Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Business Analyst in the finance and accounting sector include:Analysing financial performance, budgets, and forecasts to identify trends and variancesPartnering with stakeholders to develop and refine financial models and business casesSupporting month-end and year-end reporting with insightful analysis and commentaryCollaborating with finance teams to optimise reporting processes and system outputsIdentifying cost-saving opportunities and revenue improvement initiatives through data analysisProviding input into strategic planning, investment decisions, and operational reviewsDeveloping dashboards and reports using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikEnsuring data accuracy and consistency across finance systems and reportsDocumenting business requirements and translating them into functional specificationsAssisting in ERP upgrades or implementations from a finance perspectiveConducting scenario and sensitivity analyses to support business planningLiaising with IT and finance teams to automate and streamline reporting and analytics

Typical Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) job qualifications and requirements

A degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or economics is required. Progress toward CPA Australia or CA ANZ is highly regarded. 4–6 years’ experience in financial or business analysis roles is expected.Strong analytical and financial modelling skillsProficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and ExcelExperience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Workday) and finance data structuresDeep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisAbility to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendationsFamiliarity with AASB standards and financial reporting processesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExperience in process improvement and business case developmentExposure to project delivery or system transformation initiatives is advantageous

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Salary for Business Analyst (Finance and Accounting) in Sydney
117700 - 139100
25th Percentile
117700
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
128400
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
139100
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.
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