Senior Analyst, Financial Modelling

• $125k + 11.5% super. Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray office
• Close to the Footscray train station
• Contribute and thrive in an essential services water utility!

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

We now have this great role available! 

We're seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Modelling to join our team at Greater Western Water working within our Financial Planning Team.  Day-to-day you will be providing strategic insights, driving informed decision-making by interpreting, and understanding the GWW operational and financial drivers.  You will employ a range of skills and techniques covering financial and operating performance analysis, financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, financial benchmarking, and key financial metrics analysis.  

This role is crucial in ensuring GWW delivers exceptional services to its customers by driving revenue growth, investing in infrastructure, and providing a fair return to shareholders.  If you are passionate about maximising value and looking to make a difference dive in and apply today! 

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial insights based on analysis of financial performance, including trends and drivers of business activity and retail demand. 
• Undertake complex financial modelling to produce robust forecasts of key financial metrics. 
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis. 
• Develop and maintain monthly data reports and analysis to assess project and program performance.  
• Work collaboratively with business and external stakeholders to identify, scope, and deliver financial advice and strategies that deliver long term financial sustainability. 

Skills & Experience

• Essential experience in 3-way financial statements modelling.
• Degree qualified with a CPA / CA is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining complex Financial Models
• Exceptional financial and analytical skills combined with the experience in interpreting data and providing financial insights.
• Experience in working with internal and external reporting mechanisms and frameworks. 
• Engaging and effective communication skills both written and verbal, complemented by the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• A commercial mindset with a strong understanding of business case development.
• Advanced excel skills (including macros, Power Query). 

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!