Full time, permanent role
Flexible location + hybrid working
Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role
The Finance Business Analyst will provide financial insights, drive process improvement and enable financial decision making to ensure financial sustainability for Australian Red Cross. This position will support the Finance Business Partners in design and implementation of financial and performance reporting in Adaptive Insights, in depth analysis of business trends, threats and opportunities and the budgeting and forecasting process.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct thorough analysis of financial data, including but not limited to budgets, forecasts, variances, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to understand their business needs, challenges, and objectives and provide insights, recommendations, and support
Utilise Workday Adaptive to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and insightful financial reports and presentations utilising financial and non-financial and for various stakeholders, including executives and department heads.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency. Work closely with the broader finance team and other functions to implement process improvements and automation solutions.
Assess financial risks and uncertainties that may impact the organization's performance.

What you will bring

Sound professional experience in financial analysis, business partnering, and/or management consulting
Proven ability to identify issues and work through solutions
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data using tools such as PowerBI
Proficiency in building financial models to support decision-making processes, including valuation, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis
Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including non-finance professionals including written reports, presentations, and verbal communication.
Experience utilizing and supporting integration of ERP systems (preferable)
Workday Adaptive & Office Connect experience beneficial

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 5.

Applications close: Friday 4th October - previous applicants need not apply

For any enquiries, please contact Liz Bujak at ebujak@redcross.org.au – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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