Financial Performance Analyst

Water Corporation is seeking an experienced Analyst - Financial Performance to join our Group Financial Management team within Finance. In this role, you'll partner with business leaders across the organisation to deliver high-quality financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting services that support strategic decision-making and business performance. You'll play a key role in helping business units understand their financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure sound financial management practices across Water Corporation.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

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What the role will involve:

As an Analyst - Financial Performance, you'll support business leaders by providing financial insights and advice that help drive informed decisions and operational success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and analysing monthly financial and business performance reports
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes across assigned business areas
• Monitoring financial performance and providing insights to support decision-making
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide financial advice and guidance
• Identifying opportunities to improve business performance and financial outcomes
• Reviewing capital investment proposals and assessing financial implications
• Ensuring compliance with Water Corporation's financial policies, standards and procedures
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and more efficient ways of working

Business performance

• Provide a comprehensive range of financial & accounting services within the assigned business areas, incorporating all budgeting, forecasting, business performance reviews, analysis and reporting.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly financial management reports and Business Performance Reports.
• Provide advice on finance and accounting issues as required.
• Undertake analysis, monitoring and reporting on financial performance of individual business areas, as required.
• Identify strategies for improvement in business performance in assigned business areas.
• Review and provide advice on capital investment proposals and the financial/commercial implications on business performance, as required.
• Provide guidance to Head of Business Units, Section Managers and other personnel on financial policies, processes and procedures to facilitate the effective operation of the Groups/BUs business.

Financial & Process Management

• Ensure compliance with Water Corporation’s Financial Policies, Standards & Procedures.
• Contribute to the optimisation of Services Provided, Core Processes and Support Processes as defined in and in accordance with Water Corporation’s accountabilities.

Key skills and experience:

You are a proactive finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and using data and financial insights to influence business outcomes.

You will demonstrate:

• Degree level qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Considerable experience in management accounting, financial analysis and business performance reporting in a multi-functional organisation
• Relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting and other financial management tasks
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP FICO and other relevant modules
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills

Desirable experience:

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• Membership, or eligibility for membership, of a recognised professional accounting body (CPA or CA)
• Proficiency in financial modelling would be an added advantage
• Experience in large and complex organisations
• Experience driving process and system improvements
• Strong presentation and influencing skills

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 13th August 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. 

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2***.  

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website