Finance Business Analyst Hybrid

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for bridging the gap between finance and business operations by analysing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for completing month-end processes and play a pivotal role in financial budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop accurate financial projections.

This is a permanent, full time role, with a base salary of $114,000 plus superannuation. This role is predominantly work from home, in addition to our Box Hill offices 1 to 2 days per week. The position has become available due to a retiring staff member.

As the Finance Business Analyst, you will:

• Provide Sector, General, Executive, Area and Centre Managers with informed analysis
• Assist in the provision of insightful industry analysis to better enable decision making
• Develop informative interpretation and analysis of business drivers to ensure our internal stakeholders are provided with information that assists decision making
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: prepare reviews of month end and KPI reporting through an understanding of key business drivers and performance metrics, providing financial commentaries of business results
• Support Business Planning in consultation with General Managers to assist with strategic direction
• Projects; assisting with financial modelling for upcoming business cases

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have 3-5 years in a similar role with a passionate approach. Displaying exceptional communication to varying range of stakeholder groups partnered with strategic mindset to achieve business outcomes.

In addition, you will:

• Possess a customer centric approach
• Possess strong communication skills
• Build strong and positive relationships with the Executive Managers, Area Managers and Centre Managers, providing them with insightful sector analysis
• The ability to build relationships with external consultants and partners
• Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Be able to communicate in an articulate, clear and constructive way and adapt your communication style to suit different people

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• CPA/CA Qualified or working towards
• Tertiary finance qualification

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquaticscentresacross the state
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.