Business Finance Analyst
About the job
The company
This organisation is a leading global financial services group operating at scale across the Asia-Pacific region, with a long-established presence in Australia and New Zealand. Known for its strong balance sheet, disciplined risk management, and commitment to technical excellence, the business supports a diverse portfolio of complex products and works closely with commercial partners across multiple markets.
With a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to work in a highly professional environment where financial insight directly influences commercial outcomes.
The role
An opportunity exists for a Business Finance Analyst to join a high-performing divisional finance team supporting the Australia & New Zealand business.
Reporting into senior divisional finance leadership, this role plays a key part in management reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, and planning, providing timely and meaningful insights to support decision-making across the business. You will contribute to month-end close activities, prepare detailed reporting packs, monitor production and performance metrics, and assist with annual planning and forecasting cycles.
The role works closely with divisional finance officers, FP&A, and broader stakeholders, supporting both local and regional reporting requirements while contributing to ongoing finance and reporting transformation initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing and analysing monthly production and financial performance results by product and business segment
Supporting profit and loss reviews, forecasting, and annual planning processes - Maintaining and enhancing management reporting across multiple financial systems
- Preparing executive-level commentary, insights, and presentation materials
Monitoring key financial and production metrics and providing commercial insights - Supporting finance projects and ad hoc analytical requests
Ideal skills and experience
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
- 3+ years' experience in a financial analysis, commercial finance, or management reporting role
- Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working with complex financial systems and large data sets
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and BI tools (e.g. TM1, Cognos, Power BI, Qlik, Alteryx or similar)
Confident communicator with the ability to present financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment - Experience within insurance or broader financial services will be highly regarded
What's in it for you
- Exposure to a large, complex, and internationally connected finance function
- A role with genuine influence, where your insights support commercial and strategic decision-making
- Strong collaboration with senior finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- Opportunities to build deep technical expertise and develop your career within a structured, high-performing environment
- Supportive team culture with a focus on learning, improvement, and professional growth
- Competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements
