At Guildford Grammar School, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience within a supportive and inclusive community. We are seeking a highly capable Financial Business Analyst to join our Finance team in a newly created role that will play a key part in strengthening financial governance, improving business processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the School.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Business Analyst will partner closely with Finance, Information Technology, and operational stakeholders to deliver financial insights, business improvements, system enhancements, and governance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and influencing meaningful organisational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.

- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario planning.

- Develop management reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making.

- Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and document business processes.

- Lead and support business improvement, governance, and internal control initiatives.

- Contribute to software implementations, system enhancements, testing, and organisational change projects.

- Build strong relationships across the School and present recommendations to a range of stakeholders.

About You

You will be an analytical and solutions-focused professional with experience in business analysis, financial analysis, management reporting, project accounting, or a related discipline. You will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related field.

- Experience analysing financial and operational information and developing evidence-based recommendations.

- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

- Strong SQL and business intelligence capability.

- Experience with process mapping,



requirements gathering, governance frameworks, and internal controls.

- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Experience supporting system implementations and technology-enabled business improvement initiatives.

Experience within an independent school workplace will be highly regarded.

Working at Guildford Grammar School

We are a vibrant and forward-thinking School dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. You will join our supportive community where open communication, sharing of ideas, and mutual support are encouraged. Our close-knit community is enriched by the strength of our values - Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Spirituality and Compassion - and by our shared commitment to inspiring the next generation of confident, capable and compassionate leaders.

Located just 20 minutes from Perth CBD, Guildford Grammar offers free onsite parking, is close to public transport and provides a beautiful, expansive campus that makes coming to work each day a joy.

Opportunities and Benefits of Working at Guildford Grammar:

- Competitive salary and paid additional co-curricular.
- Leading and innovative IT support.
- Quality Teaching and Learning facilities and resources, and capped class sizes.
- Regular catered morning teas for briefing and similar staff events.
- Extensive PD and career development opportunities.
- Financial support available for additional study.
- Public transport links and free on campus parking.

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to review the Position Description attached on the School website before applying. Applications close at 12 noon, Thursday 26 November 2026 and must include a cover letter, resume and three current referees. Anyone seeking further information can contact Clancy Chial, Senior Human Resources Advisor on (08) 9377 8***. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.

To apply click ‘Quick Apply’ above.

The School's Values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Spirituality and Compassion are at the cornerstone of every interaction within the School.

📌 Financial Business Analyst (Guildford)
🏢 Guildford Grammar School
📍 Guildford