About us

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest health and human services consultancy.  We partner with Commonwealth and State governments to improve health and social outcomes for Australians.  

AHA’s story is all about its people. We are a high-performing team of valued, talented, diverse individuals who pull together with the shared goal of consistently delivering great outcomes.  We invest in people and enjoy industry-leading conditions and low staff turnover. 

The Role

AHA has a small in-house IT team managing a range of bespoke software solutions, which provide critical infrastructure and services across Australia.  They range from application registration and program management to securely importing and analysing millions of lines of data each month. 

We're looking for a full-time Business Analyst to join our small, dedicated team.  The team is business-aligned. We conduct COTS implementations, and design bespoke software solutions, including ongoing enhancements, for projects and clients.  

This position is for an early career Business Analyst of approximately three (3) years' experience.

As part of the team, you’ll:

• Elicit requirements from different technical and business stakeholders using a variety of techniques
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to guide and establish the technical vision
• Liaise between the business units, technology teams and support teams
• Participate in the defect identification and rectification process, including providing advice and assistance to the Test team
• Develop and maintain documentation as required
• Work from home four days a week and in our Melbourne office with your team one day a week.

About you

• You’re a Business Analyst with approximately three (3) years’ experience in the industry
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse teams across all levels of business, technology, and external clients and vendors
• You're a self-starter: motivated and able to prioritise work with minimal oversight
• You’re able to work independently with users to define concepts as well as and under direction of the project manager
• You are able to create and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external
• You take ownership and accountability for outcomes
• You are extremely detailed oriented and able to define requirements to a highly detailed level.

You’ll receive excellent remuneration aligned with your skills and experience and enjoy being part of a close-knit, friendly team of professionals.

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the following six (6) selection criteria:

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in Business Analysis
2. Ability to convey and explain information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
3. Creative and effective problem-solving skills
4. Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously, taking responsibility and ownership for your work
5. Proven continual improvement orientation
6. Desirable:

• Working knowledge of, and recent experience using, an agile development methodology
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and its use in managing features and user stories; system development; and testing.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.

All questions can be directed to [email protected]

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have Australian citizenship.

Please note: This is a readvertisement of the role. Previous applicants are kindly requested not to apply.

Further information about AHA is available at our website: www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer. All are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do 

In your new role, as a Financial Viability Analyst, your key focus will be to use your financial analysis, credit & liquidity analysis, and data management skills to collect and analyse financial statements, provide recommendations, and prepare evidence based assessment reports for our customers on organizations tendering for a range of contracts. This will utilise your financial literacy & numeracy skills, as well as your ability to analyse financial statements and assign assessment scores and rating based on financial capabilities.

You will prepare evidence based reports that identify key issues and insights and make recommendations, so strong report writing and presentation skills are essential.

Using your strong stakeholder management skills, you will build rapport with external senior stakeholders in the Government and Private sectors to obtain key information such as report requirements, financial statements, assessment scope and any additional queries. You can demonstrate your time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and performance targets.

In addition, you will keep abreast of industry developments to ensure you are familiar with the business drivers, dynamics, macro-economic environment and challenges across a range of markets. 

What experience do you need? 

●  Degree qualifications in Accounting or Finance, ideally supported with CPA, CA or CFA Qualifications

● Corporate experience in financial services & banking domain preferred

● Commercial experience in accounting and financial statement and financial & credit analysis

● Understanding of risk management and mitigation

● Ability to meet deadlines and performance targets   

What could set you apart? 

● Ability to analyse data to form recommendations and provide insights

● ​Ability to multi-task & manage work priorities in a fast paced environment

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Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
 

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in. 

About the role

• Bring your Finance Big4 and industry experience.
• Full Time Permanent role | Melbourne based.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans | Hybrid work.

Are you a finance professional with a passion for delivering exceptional results and working in a collaborative team environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact as a Finance Analyst in our Trading & Origination team. You will be primarily responsible for delivering month end results and commentary, as well as supporting financial budgeting and forecasting.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Trading, Reporting & Accounting you will:

• Lead the month-end close process for the Trading & Origination portfolio.
• Post journals and meticulously record non-financial data.
• Prepare comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for key GL accounts.
• Supporting financial budgeting and forecasting processes
• Generate variance analyses and insightful commentary for actual results vs. prior periods and budget, contributing to monthly performance reporting.
• Provide monthly reporting and analysis of financial performance to key stakeholders.
• Responsively address external auditor queries during half-year and year-end reporting.
• Prepare variance analyses and related commentary for Cashflow & Balance Sheet.
• Compile data for ad-hoc external parties and regulators (e.g., ACCC, ABS, ATO).
• Provide valuable input to Trading & Origination reporting and other ad-hoc analyses as required by the business and Finance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering an environment of innovation and growth.

About you

What you’ll bring to the table

• Proven experience as a Finance Analyst, Accountant or similar.
• Finance experience in industry coupled with Big4 would be highly regarded.
• Qualified CA/CPA or working towards CA or CPA qualification.
• Exposure to Finance modules in ERP (preferably SAP).
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven experience in month-end close processes and working with large complex data sets.
• Quick learner with the ability to connect business drivers to financials.
• Collaborative team player with experience working with various stakeholders.

We’d love to see your application by COB Wednesday 20 March 2024.

Please note - unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted by AGL.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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