Insights Analyst, Financial Reporting & Analytics

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team driving financial strategy at UWA.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-level financial planning and decision-making.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Finance Division plays a critical role in ensuring the University’s financial sustainability and stewardship. Through its three core pillars—Financial Compliance, Financial Performance, and Procurement—the division provides strategic financial advice, establishes financial frameworks, and manages financial operations across the University. The Financial Performance team, where this role is situated, is responsible for strategic financial planning, analytics, and enterprise reporting to support decision-making at all levels of the University.

About the opportunity

• You will contribute to the development and delivery of analytics services, financial and business intelligence solutions, and insights to support decision making and business outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, support analysis of financial and operational data, and prepare reports that inform planning and performance.
• Design and develop financial models and reports that enhance transparency, accuracy, and accountability.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Data/Business Analytics, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and/or business analysis, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
• Proficiency in analytics and visualisation tools, such as Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA) or progress towards completion is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable.

Special Requirements

• National Police check
• Financial Background checks

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Brijesh Shah at [email protected]

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 21st September 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.