Senior Commercial Financial Analyst

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with program leaders, operational managers and executives, providing clear commercial finance advice that supports informed decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial planning and scenario modelling across a diverse portfolio, including complex programs and changing service delivery models.
• Analyse program revenue, costs, workforce drivers, overheads, funding arrangements and service contracts to assess performance, sustainability, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare meaningful management and executive reporting, combining financial results with operational insights to support decisions on program growth, continuation, restructuring or closure.
• Develop financial models and deep-dive analysis to identify trends, validate assumptions and contribute to tenders, contract negotiations and strategic planning.
• Work with internal data specialists to analyse large datasets and strengthen financial processes and outcomes through Power BI, emerging technology and responsible use of AI.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business or a related discipline, along with CPA or CA qualification or eligibility for membership with CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• At least five years' experience in commercial finance, financial analysis, business partnering or a similar role, with strong capability in budgeting, rolling forecasts and financial planning.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, complex problem-solving, government tender budgets and acquittals.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools to analyse data and support decision-making.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work confidently with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, autonomous working style, with the ability to manage competing priorities, support change initiatives and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Experience in complex service-delivery environments or using business intelligence tools will be highly regarded.

Why Join SSI

• Apply your commercial expertise to programs that create meaningful community outcomes.
• Strengthen your digital capability as SSI continues to invest in AI-enabled ways of working.
• Work in a collaborative, purpose-led environment that values respect, accountability and inclusion.

About SSI

To Apply

• Submit an application including a resume and cover letter expressing interest and suitability for the role.
• Applications close 30th September 2026.
• A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
• Interviews will be scheduled as applications come in; apply urgently if the role aligns with your goals and experience.