Financial Analyst

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• Full time role working 40 hours per week with ADO
• Fixed term position until August 2027
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Finance Department

The Finance Department provides services covering: Management Accounting, incorporating budgeting and financial analysis, Financial Accounting, incorporating Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Capital, Patient Billing and Sundry Debtors, Private Practice administration, Cash Management and Investments.

About the role 

As a Finance Analyst you will support the annual budgeting, forecasting and monthly internal Financial Reporting and Analysis for Austin Health.

A regular day will see you:   

• Prepare and manage month end reports for the Finance Business Partnering team and the Financial Planning and Analysis team.
• Standardise and maintain reporting and costing templates.
• Prepare analysis on monthly and year-to-date financial results against budget and forecast.
• Support the continuous improvement of organisational processes, procedures, systems and reporting.
• Support the coordinated end-to-end budget process.
• Support the month end reporting process.
• Support the annual budget and forecast processes including development and maintenance of databases and templates.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support efficient utilisation of resources.

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Qualified accountant (either a member of CA, CPA (or equivalent)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, accounting, economics, law, administration, finance or a similar area
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to identify trends, issues and opportunities.
• High quality skills in managing a customer service role in providing budget advice and financial management services.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Experience and proficiency in Excel and other computer skills (Power Pivot and Power Query experience desirable)

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kathryn Hall, Manager Financial Planning and Analysis at Kathryn.Hall@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 17 February 2026