Finance Business Partner

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make? 

The team you’ll join

Our national internal finance team is dedicated to delivering high-quality management accounting and financial reporting solutions that support our business and enable growth. We develop and manage a variety of business data and dashboards that empower our client-facing teams to operate more accurately.

This role reports directly to a senior manager within Business Performance Services and involves working closely with a small, dedicated business partnering team. Together, you'll provide critical insights that empower leaders to make informed market decisions. The team operates cohesively, with shared goals and deadlines, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of results. 

The impact you’ll make

Your commercial acumen and expertise in  in preparing management accounts will see you supporting our Consulting division leadership team to make key strategic decisions. You will be modelling complex commercial constructs for client projects, performing complex client engagement billing reconciliations and providing strategic financial suport.

Your typical day may include:

• As the key finance support for complex project, delivering innovative and insightful analysis to support commercial decisions. 
• Providing comprehensive modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for project-based activities and internal finance KPIs. 
• Tracking and controling project milestones, managing expenditure, monitoingr financial risks and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects, regularly tracking and reporting on these metrics to drive performance improvements. 
• Identifying and implementing process improvements in project accounting practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and financial control. 
• Establishing best practices with engagement teams on reconciliations, billing milestones and preparing executive updates for leaders. 
• Partnering with the Technology and Transformation leadership team to develop yearly planning, and quarterly forecasting updates. 
• Managing commercial and financial risks. 

Your expertise:

Bring your commercial acumen and management accounting experience and see what impact you can make. You also have:

• Exceptional analytical skills including expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to use ERPs (SAP, TM1 and PowerBI) to interpret complex financial data. 
• Proven experience in commercial finance and project reconciliations. 
• Meticulous attention to detail levels and commitment to financial accuracy. 
• CAANZ, CPA, , CIMA, or a similar accounting certification. 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and KPIs relevant to project accounting. 
• People skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.  
• Experience in using reporting suites. 
• A collaborative team player mindset. 
• Ability to prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met. 
• The skill to mentor and upskill junior members of the team. 
• Confidence to take ownership and responsibility for areas, systems, and processes. 
• Drive to learn and grow in an ever-changing environment. 

Making an impact that matters, together: 

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. 

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. 

How you’ll be rewarded:  

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing, and the importance of personal connection.  

We offer you: 

• Flexible work policies 
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 
• Subsidised health insurance 
• Income protection insurance 
• 22 days annual leave 
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly social events 
• A focus on wellness and well-being  
• Community focused volunteer days 
• A focus on the environment and sustainability 
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you. 

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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