Junior Financial Analyst

Help turn financial information into better business decisions

Join Abt Global Australia and contribute to the financial performance of a purpose-driven organisation working to improve the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

We are looking for a Junior Financial Analyst to join our Brisbane Finance team and provide financial analysis, forecasting, management reporting and commercial support across the business.

Working closely with the Director – Financial Planning & Analysis, you will help translate financial data into meaningful insights, support planning and forecasting activities, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure across management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial modelling, project and tender pricing, executive reporting and broader commercial analysis.

What you will do

Working closely with the Director – Financial Planning & Analysis, you will:

• Prepare monthly management reporting and financial analysis, providing clear insights into business performance, revenue, expenditure and key financial drivers.
• Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and longer-term financial planning across the business.
• Extract, reconcile and analyse financial data and develop models and scenarios to support commercial decision-making.
• Support project and tender pricing, including financial modelling for new business opportunities.
• Partner with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders on financial performance, cost and revenue matters.
• Develop and maintain executive financial reporting and dashboards using ERP systems, Excel and Power BI.
• Support accounting and reporting associated with government contracting, project activities and internal recharge arrangements.
• Provide broader analytical support to the Finance team and contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting, systems and processes.

About you

You are an analytical and commercially minded finance professional who combines a strong accounting foundation with practical financial planning and analysis capability.

You are comfortable moving between detailed financial data and the broader commercial picture. You can prepare management reporting, work with forecasting and budgeting models, analyse financial and operational drivers, and communicate what the numbers mean to stakeholders outside Finance.

You are confident using modern financial systems and analytical tools, including ERP platforms, Excel and business intelligence tools such as Power BI. You are also interested in how emerging technology can improve financial analysis, modelling and commercial decision-making.

You communicate clearly, build constructive working relationships and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You are motivated to continue developing your technical accounting, commercial finance and business partnering capability within a collaborative Finance environment.

What you will bring

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in financial analysis, management accounting or commercial finance within an international development, government-funded contracting or comparable complex project-based environment.
• Practical experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial or scenario modelling.
• Experience supporting project or tender pricing and providing financial insights to inform commercial decision-making.
• Strong financial systems capability, including experience with ERP systems, Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical capability and a sound understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, with experience working with senior and non-finance stakeholders.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in accounting or finance.
• Progress towards a recognised professional accounting qualification, such as CA ANZ or CPA.
• Experience with NetSuite and using AI-enabled tools for financial analysis, modelling or project pricing.
• Experience with project accounting, cost allocation, internal recharge or similar financial arrangements.

Why join Abt?

At Abt, you will do work that matters.

You will join a collaborative Finance team where your ideas are valued, leaders trust and support you to do your best work, and you will have opportunities to build your financial analysis and commercial finance capability.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities, including management reporting, forecasting and planning, financial modelling, project pricing and business performance analysis, while working with stakeholders across the organisation.

We offer:

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work that improves lives.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to develop your financial analysis, accounting and commercial finance capability.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and business activities.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced Finance professionals and continue developing your career.
• A collaborative, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.