Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Performance & Analytics, this is a full-time, permanent position within the Finance team. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting critical aspects of the Finance Division, leveraging your analytical expertise to deliver both BAU activities and ad hoc projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex financial management activities aligned with business requirements.
• Driving the identification, design, and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Supporting Finance Business Partners through analysis, reporting, and strategic collaboration.
• Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Managing month-end processes, performance monitoring, and reporting in line with Melbourne Water policies, procedures, and strategic priorities.

About You

• Strong understanding of both financial and management accounting principles, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and the impact of key financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, management accounting practices, auditing, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proven ability in financial modelling.
• Experience in analysing large datasets using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools, with Power BI experience highly regarded.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting software systems; TechOne experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, coupled with a high level of customer service when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think laterally.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Position Description_Finance Analyst.pdf

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday 22nd December at 11:55pm AEST