• Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
• Parramatta CBD | 3 Days in Office, 2 Days WFH

Are you a data-driven finance professional with a passion for analytics? Join our Financial Performance and Assurance team as a Junior Commercial Analyst and play a crucial role in delivering insights that drive informed business decisions.

About the Role

As a Junior Commercial Analyst, you will be responsible for leveraging advanced data analytics to support month-end reporting, regulatory obligations, and business insights. Working as part of a collaborative Finance Performance and Analysis team of four, you will contribute to financial modelling, reporting, and operational processes that enable strategic decision-making.

Your Key Responsibilities

Financial Modelling, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Manipulate, analyse, and synthesise large volumes of data using automation tools such as Power Pivot and Power BI.
• Provide direct data, insights, and analytical support to the Senior Commercial Analyst – Retirement Living, Housing, and Property.
• Actively lead the village budget process and support quarterly and annual reporting.
• Participate in monthly meetings with village and housing managers.
• Conduct internal benchmarking of similar projects and external benchmarking where possible.
• Develop dashboard reporting using data visualisation tools like Power BI.
• Assist in the formulation and documentation of financial and operational data governance, data catalogue, and data quality assurance processes.

Operational Processes:

• Support the month-end, budgeting, and rolling forecast workstreams.
• Ensure the timely completion of regulatory obligations.
• Develop clear, concise, and insightful communication materials.
• Support the execution of new initiatives to enhance financial performance.
• Proactively identify opportunities and challenges, assessing potential financial impacts.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance.
• Current membership or working towards membership in CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), or CFA Institute.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance, commercial, or business analyst role.
• Strong experience in producing accurate and timely management reports.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of data, analyse trends, and extract key insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Power Pivot, VBA, Macros).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate a complex organisation and build strong relationships.

Bonus Skills (Highly Desirable):

• Experience using Power BI and Adaptive Insights (or similar tools).
• Prior experience in Retirement Living or Property analytics.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and high-performing team within a respected organisation.
• Hybrid work model – 3 days in our Parramatta CBD office, 2 days WFH.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Make a real impact by contributing to meaningful financial insights.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in financial analysis.

For all questions, including a copy of the position description, please contact Fabio Ioviero via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Junior Commercial Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.

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Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks