Senior Financial Analyst, Group Planning (12-month)

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Name Senior Financial Analyst, Group Planning (12-month) Site / Location Melbourne Support Centre Ref # 12378422 Entity Australia Post Opening Date 06-Jan-2026 Suburb Richmond Work Type Fixed Term Full Time Length of Assignment 12 months

Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver for Australia 

Australia Post is delivering for Australia. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers, and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

 

About the opportunity

Join our high-performing Group Planning, Performance & Systems team, where you’ll deliver strategic, commercial, and financial insights to support the Group CFO and Deputy CFO in shaping key business decisions.

 

We’re seeking someone with strong financial and commercial acumen, advanced Excel skills (financial modelling experience is a plus but not essential), and excellent communication abilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are proactive, and have a curious, analytical mindset, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you’ll deliver with us

• Support the Group’s annual planning process 
  • Coordinate the Group’s annual planning process, including preparing the annual budget, 4-year Corporate Plan, and quarterly forecasts
  • Provide reporting to the Board, Leadership Team, and Shareholder departments to ensure transparency and alignment
• Drive financial modelling excellence
  • Support P&L scenario modelling using the Enterprise Corporate Model
  • Deliver cash flow and balance sheet forecasts, along with depreciation modelling to ensure accurate financial planning
• Enable transformation 
  • Drive process improvements by contributing to the implementation of a new cloud-based forecasting tool, a key milestone in our Finance Transformation program
• Provide financial analysis and help tell the story 
  • Deliver timely, accurate financial analysis and insights that clearly communicate the narrative behind the numbers to support informed business decisions

About you

You bring strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to sift and interpret data from diverse sources and translate it into clear, actionable insights. You can identify and articulate key business drivers while delivering accurate, concise financial analysis to support informed decision-making.

 

You’ll also need

• Minimum 3-4 years of finance experience, ideally with a background in professional services and/or, in FP&A or finance business partnering roles
• CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent) and relevant tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated high-level financial, analytical, and commercial/financial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Advanced financial modelling skills is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including working with large data sets, and knowledge of the use of TM1 and SAP (but not essential)

How we’ll deliver for you

• Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages and genders and come from all walks of life
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
• Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role, we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

 

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au 

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