MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a well-established Queensland not-for-profit organisation to recruit a newly created Finance Business Analyst position.
And whilst the title says Finance Business Analyst , this is not your traditional Finance BA role.
We're looking for an Assistant Accountant / Finance Analyst who is highly data-driven, loves getting into the detail behind the numbers and wants the opportunity to step into a broader analytical role.
Reporting to the Lead Financial Accountant, you'll be part of a small, collaborative finance team and have the opportunity to genuinely influence how financial data is reported, understood and used across the organisation.
What you'll be doing You'll have a really diverse mix of accounting, reporting and analytical responsibilities, including: Supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals and financial commentary Preparing weekly, monthly and rolling cashflow reports Analysing financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Building and maintaining financial models for forecasting, scenario planning and decision-making Supporting annual budgets and ongoing forecast updates Developing dashboards and automated reporting to make financial information easier to understand Preparing audit-ready schedules and supporting year-end processes Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the ERP Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting Building strong relationships with stakeholders and helping them understand the story behind the numbers About you You might currently be an Assistant Accountant, Financial Analyst, Management Accountant or similar,



and be looking for an opportunity that gives you more exposure to the analytical and commercial side of finance.
You'll be someone who: Loves data and naturally looks for the story behind the numbers Is highly analytical and enjoys interpreting information rather than simply reporting it Has strong Excel skills and ideally exposure to Power BI or other reporting tools Has a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting Is commercially minded and comfortable questioning, investigating and problem-solving Is proactive, curious and always looking for a better way of doing things Can build strong relationships and communicate financial information in a clear, easy-to-understand way Has excellent attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture A degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
CPA/CA or progress towards a qualification, along with experience using TechnologyOne or a similar ERP, will be highly regarded.
Why you'll love it Newly created role – this is a fresh position with genuine scope to make your mark Data-focused – a great chance for someone who loves analysis, reporting and financial insights Small, collaborative team – work closely with the Lead Financial Accountant and key stakeholders Career development – broaden your accounting experience and move further into financial analysis and commercial decision-making Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the Brisbane office Purpose-driven organisation – use your finance skills in an organisation making a genuine difference in the community If you're an Assistant Accountant who has been thinking "I want to do more with the data" , this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Apply now or contact MAYDAY Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

📌 Finance Business Analyst (Queensland)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment Group
📍 Queensland