Job Description

:We're Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government to central [federal] government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.Why you will love this opportunity as Finance Analyst at CivicaFinance Analyst will support key month-end activities and reporting to ensure our FP&A and GL systems are up to date. Additionally, the role will focus on process improvement, automation and best practice implementation. It will involve ensuring one version of truth and interlock between our systems.Responsibilities:

• Support monthly finance systems processes to ensure deadlines are met, incl. creating and publishing reporting packs and supporting colleagues in timely completion
• Take ownership of data preparation, cleansing, and reconciliation for month-end and ad-hoc data loads
• Work as part of a team to deliver continuous improvement of finance systems, models, and processes. The ideal candidate would complement the team with SQL/VBA skills
• Assist with new package development and subsequent updates incl. setting up SQL integration tasks, UAT, report/model writing, and data
• Continuously and proactively seek improvement to the system and how it's used across the group by understanding stakeholders' requirements and challenges

Requirements:

• Finance qualification and/or proven understanding of management accounting processes

• Passion for systems, data, and process improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills in working with large data sets
• Team player with collaborative approach that builds strong network of finance and non-finance colleagues globally
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability and drive to operate independently
• Comfortable challenging status quo and operating outside a defined role remit or profile
• Structured and logical problem solver with a proactive approach - initiates action and change before a problem arises
• Strong attention to detail and self-review process to ensure consistently high-quality output
• Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple conflicting priorities

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning or similar FP&A cloud system
• Experience working in a fast-paced Software / Tech / Services environment
• Proven SQL/VBA proficiency in delivering finance-related projects - nice to have
• Power BI or similar dashboarding tool experience

Benefits:Why you'll love working with usWe know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expectWe're all different - and we love this about us.Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.Apply for this job - Become part of something special!Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from youWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

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