Finance Officer

Location: Newcastle, NSW
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 package

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their finance team in Newcastle. This position will play a critical role in supporting financial operations, maintaining data integrity, and delivering accurate financial reporting within a structured and fast paced environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with exceptional Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and experience managing high-volume financial data and transactions.

About the Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting key finance functions, including accounts payable processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and data analysis. The successful candidate will utilise advanced Excel capabilities to manage large datasets, improve reporting accuracy, and support business decision making.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and financial transactions
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations
• Produce financial reports and analysis using advanced Excel functions
• Manage and analyse large volumes of financial data
• Identify discrepancies and investigate financial variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and reporting enhancements
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, or similar finance position
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • SUMIFS and complex formulas
  • Data analysis and manipulation
  • Financial reporting and reconciliation
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general finance processes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with ERP or finance systems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting large or complex projects
• Exposure to government, defence, engineering, or technical environments
• Experience improving finance processes and reporting frameworks

About You

You are a highly organised finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, analysing data, and delivering accurate outcomes. You are confident using Excel as a core business tool and can transform large datasets into meaningful financial insights.

You take ownership of your work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package of $120,000 – $130,000
• Permanent opportunity based in Newcastle
• Stable and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function
• Career growth and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Finance Officer with exceptional Excel skills and a passion for financial accuracy and analysis, we would love to hear from you.