Financial Analyst – Cost Modelling

Temporary 8 month Data analyst - Financial Cost modelling with immediate start

Your new company

Join a respected organisation responsible for delivering high‑quality financial insights that support strategic planning, funding decisions and long‑term service delivery. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team focused on improving cost transparency, strengthening modelling frameworks and supporting ongoing financial management beyond the initial modelling cycle. This role is ideal for an analytical finance professional with strong modelling capability and the ability to contribute to broader budgeting and financial reporting processes.

Your new role

  • Developing, updating and maintaining costing, funding and FTE models to support business planning and resource allocation

  • Analysing cost structures, funding movements and operational trends to provide insights to senior leaders

  • Preparing budget inputs, forecasts and financial estimates for both project and business‑as‑usual cycles

  • Reviewing and updating cost centres, establishment structures and financial mappings to ensure accuracy

  • Producing monthly analysis, modelling outputs and financial commentary for executives and stakeholders

  • Supporting broader finance functions beyond modelling, including budgeting, financial analysis and reporting

  • Ensuring modelling processes, assumptions and methodologies are well‑documented and aligned with internal governance frameworks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in financial modelling, cost analysis or workforce/FTE modelling in a complex environment

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and recommend actions

  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles

  • Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets

  • Well‑developed communication skills, with the ability to present insights to operational and senior stakeholders

  • Ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations and project teams

  • Experience in government or health finance environments and exposure to Oracle, Power BI or modelling cubes

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Close to public transport
  • Temporary 8 month contract with extension possibilities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2988361

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jason Thai, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544530

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