Be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting and scenario modelling, while helping build strong financial stewardship across the organisation. You’ll translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and support strategic and operational performance in a purpose driven environment.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence. 

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support. 

Realise your potential at yourtown.  

your opportunity

As the Commercial Finance Analyst (internally known as the Finance Business Partner), you will plays a key role in partnering with leaders across yourtown, delivering financial insights, performance reporting and commercial advice that supports informed decision making and strong financial stewardship.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Develop and maintain relationships as a trusted and valued financial partner and advisor to the relevant business leaders in providing high-quality financial planning and performance support and advice. 
• Support the business to establish financial performance KPIs and metrics and provide analysis, evaluation and reporting of these through balance scorecards and dashboards. 
• Support the preparation of financial data, insight and reports for senior leaders including the Board. 
• Apply performance data into actionable insights and implement improvement actions. 
• Undertake financial analytics and scenario modelling. 
• Support the development of business cases, tender and costing submissions, and funding acquittals. 
• Support the development of financial tools, templates, and processes. 

what we are looking for  

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting within a business partnering or commercial finance environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated experience using Power BI and Power Query to develop dashboards, reporting solutions and performance insights.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience working with large and complex datasets to identify trends and support strategic decision making.
• Experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis and performance reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship building, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

your benefits 

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.  We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.  

Your employment experience will include:  

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay 
• opportunity for flexible working arrangements 
• access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays! 
• opportunities for internal and external professional development 
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules 
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing 
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps 
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family 
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations 
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer 

how to apply 

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

View the full Position Description here: https://glykcf.files.cmp.optimizely.com/yourtown.PD.FinanceBusinessPartner 

Contact: Lily Welch – Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected] using the subject line: Commercial Finance Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP! 

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.