ChatGPT said:Financial Analyst (Hybrid, Entry-Level)? Location: Australia

? Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote Options Available

? Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About the RoleWe are looking for a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Financial Analyst (Hybrid, Entry-Level) to join our growing finance team in Australia.

This role is ideal for recent graduates, career starters, and early-career professionals interested in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, reporting, and business performance. Entry-level financial analyst roles commonly involve financial reporting, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting management decision-making. C

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The successful candidate will work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and business teams to analyse financial information, identify trends and variances, prepare reports, and provide insights that support effective business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyse financial and business data.
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and management summaries.
- Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
- Perform monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting activities.
- Conduct variance analysis and investigate differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
- Support annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Assist with financial modelling and scenario analysis.
- Maintain accurate financial models, spreadsheets, databases, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor financial KPIs and business performance indicators.
- Assist with cash-flow analysis and working-capital monitoring.
- Review financial statements and supporting financial information.
- Identify financial trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.




- Work with accounting and finance teams to validate financial information.
- Support management with data-driven financial insights and recommendations.
- Conduct industry, market, and competitor research when required.
- Assist with financial planning, investment analysis, and business cases.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and special project reports.
- Support audit and internal-control activities where required.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling financial information.
- Contribute to improving financial reporting, modelling, and analysis processes.

What We're Looking For
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial principles.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to analyse financial data and identify trends and variances.
- Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Strong interest in developing a long-term career in finance and financial analysis.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Recent graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Previous internship, academic project, finance, accounting,



or data-analysis experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, financial modelling, ERP systems, or other reporting tools is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis is beneficial.
- Knowledge of Australian accounting and business practices is an advantage.
- Qualified qualifications or study toward CA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are considered a plus.
- Strong English communication skills are required.

Why Join Us?
- Entry-level financial analysis opportunity based in Australia.
- Flexible hybrid and remote working opportunities.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in financial analysis and business performance.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modelling, and management analysis.
- Opportunity to work with finance, accounting, operations, and business teams.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop skills in Excel, Financial Modelling, FP&A;, Business Intelligence, and Data Analysis.
- Chance to build a long-term career in Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, FP&A;, and Business Analytics.

How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with details of relevant education, financial or accounting experience, analytical skills, Excel or financial-modelling capabilities, academic or professional projects, internship experience, and relevant achievements. We welcome applications from Financial Analyst Interns, Junior Financial Analysts, Graduate Financial Analysts, FP&A; Assistants, Finance Assistants, Finance Graduates, Accounting Graduates, Business Analysts, and career starters interested in developing their careers in Financial Analysis and Corporate Finance in Australia.

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