Finance Transformation Analyst

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

​The Finance Transformation Analyst should be tech savvy with a strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures. This position entails working within a large professional services organisation, supporting various internal finance projects to foster continued growth and drive our digital transformation journey.

This role is perfect for someone looking for diverse, hands-on project work and offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders and build strong relationships across the team to effectively deliver project requirements.

* Negotiable salary based on experience, starting from $80,000 (including super). 
 

The Service Line (About)

The Finance Team provides comprehensive financial support and guidance across the entire business. We service both client-facing teams and other shared services teams, ensuring that all financial aspects are managed efficiently and effectively with the appropriate level of controls. Our team is committed to driving financial performance, enhancing reporting capabilities, and building strong relationships across the organisation. To support a large organisation on an ambitious growth target, the finance team need to ensure robust internal controls are maintained whilst supporting continuous automation of financial operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Project and Systems Manager in effectively achieving project outcomes.

• Assist with the adoption and integration of advanced technology to automate processes.

• Analyse and understand finance business processes to identify and implement areas for improvement and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain process maps to document and improve financial workflows and procedures.

• Preparation of and updating process and policy documentation.

• Provide training and support to the finance team upon project completion as needed.

• Manage and optimise financial systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and data management.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical requirements.

• Ability to work to deadlines and adopt a measured approach in pressured situations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Driven, dynamic and adaptable to a changing environment.

• Curious mindset with a willingness to adopt new technologies to automate tasks.

• Act as bridge between finance and IT teams.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• 2+ years of experience in a commercial finance environment.

• A relevant degree with a major in accounting or IT.

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong experience in Power Query.

• Strong knowledge of the finance function and dependencies to finance systems.

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).