Principal Financial Analyst

Our client, based in the Southern Suburbs, is currently seeking a temporary Principal Financial Analyst.

Your new company

Our state government client, based in Perth, is seeking a driven Principal Financial Analyst to join their busy team. Our client is seeking someone to commence as soon as possible through to the end of July 2025. This will be a temporary contract arrangement with the expectation of working full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

Your new role

  • Oversees the planning, implementation, and management of business intelligence systems, including budget development and resource allocation. Provides expert strategic and commercial advice to executives and teams.
  • Conducts complex data analysis and financial modelling to support decision-making, enhance budgeting processes, and improve resource efficiency.
  • Develops, reviews, and maintains policies, plans, practices, and systems to ensure adherence to financial and accounting standards.
  • Leads the management of programs and projects, including collaboration with external consultants, and recommends actions to improve performance and mitigate risks.
  • Builds and nurtures effective communication networks, offering guidance and training on financial matters to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepares high-level documents, reports, forecasts, and communication materials, including confidential briefings and responses for key stakeholders and executives.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Has equivalent experience in finance or accounting, with strong knowledge of financial management, modelling, and reporting.
  • Possesses advanced analytical abilities and a conceptual mindset to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and prepare high-quality documentation.
  • Excels in planning, organisation, and successfully delivering projects within set timeframes.
  • Promotes equity, diversity, and workplace safety while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Supportive work environment
  • Extension possibilities
  • Full-time hours
  • Opportunity to work for a government organisation

What you need to do now


If you’re passionate or for more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Madison Jones at Hays on (08) 9254 4579 or email Madison.Jones@hays.com.au.



At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2928035

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kieran Sweeting, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 1, 863 Hay Street

Telephone: +61 8 9254 4577

Similar jobs to Principal Financial Analyst

  • Finance Manager

    Newly created role with the opportunity to grow a large ASX listed organisation
    WA - PerthAttractive salary package
  • Manager Financial Services

    Permanent position within the Local Government sector
    WA - PerthAttractive salary package