Financial Analyst - Cash and Working Capital

The opportunity

As a Financial Analyst – Working Capital & Cash, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cash and working capital reporting, forecasting, and controls across the Energy & Utilities business.

Working closely with finance teams, treasury, shared services, and operational stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights that help optimise cash performance and support strategic decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly cash, working capital, and CAPEX reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Monitor cash inflows, outflows, debtor balances, work in progress, and other key working capital metrics across multiple business units and contracts.
• Partner with business unit finance teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and improve cash management practices.
• Support treasury reporting requirements, including 12-week cash forecasts and participation in weekly cash review processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing reporting tools, controls, and analytical solutions that improve data quality, efficiency, and business performance.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function within a large and complex business.
• Exposure to working capital management, treasury processes, forecasting, and commercial finance activities.
• Collaborative environment where you can build relationships across finance, operations, treasury, and shared services teams.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your technical, analytical, and commercial skills.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Experience in accounting, treasury, business analysis, or commercial finance within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of financial and transactional data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Working towards or holding a CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with cash flow, working capital, or CAPEX reporting and forecasting.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business delivers integrated services across the utility lifecycle, supporting customers in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of critical infrastructure. Our teams work together to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

How to apply

If you're a proactive and commercially focused finance professional looking to make an impact through cash and working capital performance, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application online and include a current resume outlining your experience and suitability for the role.