Finance Business Partner in Sydney, Australia

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

Opportunities for personal growth & development

Full time permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements

Sr Analyst – Performance and Insights

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support the CFO of Aon Australia to drive business performance and insights including consolidation, annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Whilst you play an integral role to support the FP&A function for Aon AU, primary responsibilities include delivering month end close, monthly forecasting consolidation of Australia financial results and more importantly champion the finance transformation initiatives within AU FP&A team

You responsibilities include but not limited to:

Financial Consolidation: Lead and deliver the consolidation of monthly financial results for Aon AU ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness. This includes pre month end flash, month end flash and month end close of ledger alongside FPs and Controllership

Forecasting Implementation: Oversee and implement the monthly forecasting process, providing timely and relevant updates to the Finance partners,, CFO AU and APAC Regional finance team.

Process Reengineering: Identify opportunities for process improvements and reengineering within the FP&A processes

Data Analysis: Provide comprehensive and ad-hoc financial analysis, including drivers of revenue, cost, and headcount, to support decision-making by the CFO AU

Reporting: Deliver value-added reporting and insights to the CFO, highlighting key performance measures and trends in collaboration with the AU Finance partners

Collaboration: Work closely with Finance partners , controllership, CoE team in India, Regional Finance teams and business stakeholders locally and internationally

Strategic Support: Assist in the development and implementation of effective finance transformation strategies, supporting business development and growth.

Coaching: Mentor and develop junior and new finance colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

How this opportunity is different

As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself.

We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something unique to our team.

Be you, be unique with us.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Strong people skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues across distinct functions and bring people together to achieve a result

Ability to influence, negotiate, lead and coach

A curious mind, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to perform complex financial analyses (including CBAs and investments) and build financial models.

Strong financial acumen, and attention to detail

CPA/CA/MBA Finance qualifications preferred with at least 3-5 years of consolidation experience in a global company

The ability to manage, organise and analyse high volume data

The ability to think commercially, understand business drivers, provide insights, and tell the story behind the numbers

Ability to shape and inform strategy and decision making and influence stakeholders

An eagerness to learn and a passion for improving processes

Ability to use financial IT systems to efficiently deliver service

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Proficient in data modelling and visualization tools like power Bi, Tableau etc

Experience in TM1, qlikview preferred

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

Opportunities for personal growth & development

Full time permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements

Sr Analyst – Performance and Insights

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support the CFO of Aon Australia to drive business performance and insights including consolidation, annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Whilst you play an integral role to support the FP&A function for Aon AU, primary responsibilities include delivering month end close, monthly forecasting consolidation of Australia financial results and more importantly champion the finance transformation initiatives within AU FP&A team

You responsibilities include but not limited to:

Financial Consolidation: Lead and deliver the consolidation of monthly financial results for Aon AU ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness. This includes pre month end flash, month end flash and month end close of ledger alongside FPs and Controllership

Forecasting Implementation: Oversee and implement the monthly forecasting process, providing timely and relevant updates to the Finance partners,, CFO AU and APAC Regional finance team.

Process Reengineering: Identify opportunities for process improvements and reengineering within the FP&A processes

Data Analysis: Provide comprehensive and ad-hoc financial analysis, including drivers of revenue, cost, and headcount, to support decision-making by the CFO AU

Reporting: Deliver value-added reporting and insights to the CFO, highlighting key performance measures and trends in collaboration with the AU Finance partners

Collaboration: Work closely with Finance partners , controllership, CoE team in India, Regional Finance teams and business stakeholders locally and internationally

Strategic Support: Assist in the development and implementation of effective finance transformation strategies, supporting business development and growth.

Coaching: Mentor and develop junior and new finance colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

How this opportunity is different

As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself.

We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something unique to our team.

Be you, be unique with us.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Strong people skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues across distinct functions and bring people together to achieve a result

Ability to influence, negotiate, lead and coach

A curious mind, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to perform complex financial analyses (including CBAs and investments) and build financial models.

Strong financial acumen, and attention to detail

CPA/CA/MBA Finance qualifications preferred with at least 3-5 years of consolidation experience in a global company

The ability to manage, organise and analyse high volume data

The ability to think commercially, understand business drivers, provide insights, and tell the story behind the numbers

Ability to shape and inform strategy and decision making and influence stakeholders

An eagerness to learn and a passion for improving processes

Ability to use financial IT systems to efficiently deliver service

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Proficient in data modelling and visualization tools like power Bi, Tableau etc

Experience in TM1, qlikview preferred

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.