Senior Finance Analyst

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will support the Retirement Communities Finance Team and be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of Australian Unity’s retirement village portfolio. You will partner with the village managers and resident committees to ensure smooth operation of the village finances.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting policies, relevant state legislation & accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly/Quarterly accounts for Retirement Village Managers and resident’s committees.
• Reconcile salaries and wages monthly to drive the correct allocation of staffing across the retirement village portfolio.
• Ensure that monthly accounts contain adequate and appropriate commentary to justify material variances for Retirement Village Managers.
• Attend quarterly residents committee meetings.
• Preparation of all balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, clearing all variances as required in a timely manner.
• Deal directly with residents and resident committees on a range of financial and non-financial issues.
• Preparation of a ‘bottom up’ approach to the annual budget process across all resident budgets.
• Support Senior Commercial Finance Manager in all finance and reporting matters.

About You:

• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent membership of a recognized accounting body) is required.
• Proven experience in an accounting role, with a solid understanding of P&L, balance sheets, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Retirement Villages Legislation is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to continually review, analyze, and improve processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.