Senior Financial Analyst (NSW Publc Sector)

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our NSW Public Sector team at Marsh. This role will be based in our Sydney office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

JLT Public Sector is a business of Marsh - an international group of Insurance Brokers, Risk Management Consultants and Employee Benefits Specialists and one of the largest companies of its type in the world.

We offer a distinctive choice through our combination of specialism, innovation and geographical reach. This allows us to deliver a total solution, tailored to the needs of our clients. JLT Public Sector provides risk-based services to public sector entities nationally and across NSW.

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the financial management and reporting of Public Sector mutual schemes in NSW. You will be responsible for daily accounting and month-end activities for the NSW branch, while working closely with senior finance leaders and the wider finance team to strengthen reporting, controls and process improvement.

We will count on you to:

• Prepare monthly statutory accounts, supporting notes and audit files
• Maintain accurate branch accounting records and complete month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare the monthly Business Activity Statement and support income analysis, expense reviews, debtor management and board reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and other financial analysis, including reporting on key initiatives
• Manage incoming finance correspondence, accounts payable processing and bank account maintenance
• Support auditors, finance system users and the wider team with ad hoc projects, process improvement and operational tasks

What you need to have:

• Bachelor of Business, Accounting or Finance degree
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Well-developed technical accounting knowledge, including month-end close, reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Advanced Excel, Word and Outlook skills, with the ability to manage confidential information, meet deadlines and handle competing priorities

What makes you stand out:

• CPA qualification
• Experience with Oracle, OneSource Accounts Production or similar financial systems
• Exposure to public sector, mutual scheme or similar financial reporting environments
• Experience supporting finance process improvement or management reporting

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Applications can be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal & bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.