Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAbout the role:As the Senior Commercial Finance Analyst for Nova Systems, you will play a pivotal role in providing commercial financial support, analysis, and governance.Reporting directly to the Head of Finance ANZ, this position demands strong analytical skills, a robust governance and financial control mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement.You will work closely with project teams to ensure precise financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle, facilitate budgeting and forecasting processes, and deliver monthly management reports and analyses.Join us and leverage your financial expertise to drive strategic decision-making.
This is your opportunity to influence key financial outcomes and contribute to the success of innovative projects.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from youWhat you will be involved in:Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles for Nova Systems ANZ, including documenting assumptions, providing guidance, analysing budget submissions, conducting scenario analyses, and offering recommendations to managementEnhance budget management effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring transparency and clear alignment from budget work papers to reported outcomes in ANZ's budget management systemPrepare management reports, conduct variance analysis, and provide commentary on ANZ operating unit resultsDeliver financial analysis and data-driven insights to support timely and informed decision-makingAssist with quarterly management and contract reviewsOversee and maintain the overhead allocation methodology, including overhead recovery and rates analysis, and provide recommendations as neededCollaborate with the ANZ Finance team to define, develop, and deliver project and portfolio performance reporting and P&L performance reportingManage project revenue, including optimisation, control, and governance proceduresProvide financial insights and recommendations to project teams and management throughout the project lifecycle to maximise project profitability and ensure financial integrity and transparencyIdentify inefficiencies in existing financial processes and recommend improvements to streamline operations and enhance accuracyBuild strong relationships with business stakeholders, finance colleagues, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaborationWhat we would like from you:A Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications (CPA, CA, or equivalent)Demonstrated experience in financial governance and controlProven track record in financial planning and analysis within commercial and/or project settingsStrong grasp of accounting principles and financial concepts, with the ability to apply them in project contexts, including revenue recognitionProficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniquesAdvanced proficiency in ExcelExtensive data analysis skills with a history of providing data-driven insightsExperience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Comfortable working with ambiguity and change, including greenfield environmentsLife at Nova - it all adds upWith people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks.
Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeksProfessional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included.
Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activitiesAdditional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community ServiceFlexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our peopleDress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trustReward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and moreEmployee Assistance Program: for employees and family membersAnnual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some funWell-being Hub with access to health and fitness contentAccess to Defence Health and Travel InsuranceFree Flu Vaccination annuallyNovated Leasing and Salary SacrificeNova Employee Share OfferAn inclusive, collaborative, and supportive cultureSocial activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriouslyYou can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systemsAPPLY NOWAlternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mel Lo in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.About Nova:Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore.
From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond.
We refer to it as being "Optimised for Performance".
Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people.
Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.At Nova Systems we see things differently.
We bring (and take) a different perspective.
We are the smarts behind the solution.Nova Systems is a 100% Australian owned and controlled engineering services and technology solutions company, partnering with our clients to keep our nations and people safe and secure.
Founded in Adelaide in 2000, Nova Systems has grown to more than 850 employees worldwide.
We deliver specialist systems engineering advisory and management services alongside advanced digital technology, software and systems integration solutions.
We provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale.
We are agile and ready to predict, react and respond.
We combine the rigours required for military and government procurement with the flexibility and agility of commercial best practices.
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