Finance Projects Senior Analyst

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services
We’re looking for a Finance Projects Senior Analyst to play a key role in delivering strategic finance transformation initiatives on a 12-month fixed term contract. This position sits within our Finance Operations and Accounting team and will be instrumental in transitioning manual reconciliation processes into the BlackLine platform, enhancing balance sheet substantiation, supporting major business projects, and driving continuous improvement across finance operations.
We have big plans to become Australia’s leading purpose-driven bank.
As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, balancing profit and purpose.
Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 14% super.
Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave;
and the opportunity forbonus annual leave.
We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
We care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.
What you will be doing
Lead the transition of manual spreadsheet-based reconciliations into the BlackLine platform, including reconciliation design, data integration, and workflow automation.
Partner with Finance, Business Controls, Technology, Data teams, and external vendors to establish balance sheet substantiation and streamline reconciliation processes.
Support core banking system transition and merger activities, including GL mapping, finance integrations, testing, and go-live support.
Drive process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives to enhance controls, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.
Deliver financial analysis, reporting, and project support to enable informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and learning while maintaining strong governance, accuracy, and financial control standards.
What you will bring
Hands‑on experience with BlackLine implementation and optimisation, including reconciliation automation and process transformation.
Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation, financial controls, and governance frameworks.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering across Finance, Technology, Risk, and Operations teams.
Professional accounting qualifications (CA or CPA preferred) and experience supporting finance projects, system implementations, or business transformation initiatives.
Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.
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Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.
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