Finance Analyst

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15-Month Fixed Term Contract | Government Client | Burwood & Sydney CBD

Are you a commercially minded Finance Analyst who thrives in performance reporting, insights and continuous improvement? Join Cushman & Wakefield’s dedicated service delivery team supporting a high-profile NSW Government client and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and data-led decision making across a diverse property portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a complex, large-scale contract within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

The Opportunity

As the Finance Analyst, you will partner closely with the Finance Manager and Contract leadership team to manage month-end processes, deliver insightful reporting, and enhance performance measurement frameworks. You will also collaborate with Cushman & Wakefield’s central reporting and analytics teams to continuously improve Management Information Systems (MIS) and reporting capability.

You’ll be supporting a diverse portfolio including commercial offices, depots, maritime and land management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end month-end process including journals, accruals and reconciliations

• Deliver P&L analysis with clear actual vs budget commentary

• Support annual budgeting processes

• Develop and enhance reporting using Power BI and Excel (Power Query)

• Improve data integrity, completeness and accuracy

• Build dashboards for leadership and operational teams

• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual governance reports

• Provide strategic portfolio performance insights

• Monitor and report on account KPIs, proactively identifying risks

• Support SOX requirements and audit documentation

• Deliver ad-hoc financial and performance analysis as required

• Drive automation and reporting improvements within MIS

About You

You are analytical, detail-oriented and confident working with stakeholders across finance, operations and leadership.

You will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance and/or performance reporting

• Strong Power BI capability (essential)

• Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query)

• Experience with P&L analysis and budget support

• Excellent communication skills – able to present insights clearly

• Experience working across cross-functional teams

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

• Highly regarded:

• CA/CPA qualified or currently studying

• JDE experience

• Exposure to property or facilities management environments

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Work on a significant NSW Government contract

• Exposure to a large, complex property portfolio

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to drive meaningful reporting and performance improvements

• Centrally located offices in Burwood and Sydney CBD

If you are a data-driven Finance Analyst looking for a role where your insights directly influence performance outcomes, we would love to hear from you.