Senior Finance Analyst

The Senior Finance Analyst is a pivotal role within the C&I Divisional Finance team. The role will be responsible for leading the analysis of complex financial data and delivering high-level strategic insights into the performance of the C&I Division. The role will also support the coordination and consolidation of budgeting and forecasting processes pivotal to the execution of C&I’s strategic business objectives.

This is a dual-focused role: providing divisional-level consolidation and reporting to senior executives (CFO/CEO), while also providing finance business partnering support for SAE Licensing taking approximately one day per week. This row will drive the budgeting and forecasting processes and act as a key commercial advisor for the growing Licensing business to help execute C&I’s strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities:

Divisional Analysis & Reporting (75%)

• Lead Monthly Performance Reporting: Own the delivery of monthly performance packs for the C&I Executive Leadership Team and Group Executives, ensuring deep-dive commentary goes beyond the "what" to explain the "why."
• Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the coordination and consolidation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles across the C&I Division.
• Systems Leadership: Act as the divisional lead for finance systems (Oracle/Hyperion), ensuring data integrity and providing advanced support/training to BU finance teams.
• Process Transformation: Proactively identify and implement continuous process improvements, leveraging automation and better data visualization to streamline divisional workflows.
• Ad-hoc Commercial Projects: Execute complex financial modelling and business case analysis to support strategic investments or divisional restructuring.
• Procurement & Contract Oversight: Maintain the C&I Divisional procurement contract register, proactively monitoring upcoming renewals and establishing renewal checkpoints with Contract Owners and relevant finance members in advance of business case submission.

Licensing BU Business Partnering (25%)

• Full Cycle Financial Ownership: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles specifically for SAE Licensing, ensuring alignment with broader C&I divisional targets.
• Month-End Performance Reporting: Deliver month-end financial reporting and aged debtors reporting by licensee, providing clear commentary on performance drivers and variances to budget.
• Revenue & Royalty Management: Perform the critical annual reconciliation of royalty revenue, ensuring all licensee payments are accurate and compliant with contractual terms.
• Accounts Receivable Oversight: Manage the end-to-end invoicing process for licensees; monitor payment cycles and provide strategic aged debtors reporting to senior leadership. Being the primary point of contact for chasing outstanding payments to optimize cashflow

• A relevant degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and preferably CA or CPA qualified. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role, with a proven track record of moving from data processing to insight generation.
• Business Partnering: Demonstrated experience in a business partnering capacity, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced financial modeling skills and the ability to work systematically through complex matters and positively influence outcomes.
• Communication: Highly developed interpersonal skills with the build effective relationships with stakeholders across the senior management and across the Navitas Group.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Commercially aware and financially astute mindset, understanding of how specific drivers impact business performance.
• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure highly accurate reporting is delivered to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Willingness to engage in and contribute to an organizational culture that fosters personal responsibility, initiative, and a strong commitment to better outcomes.

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply
Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role may be, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.