Senior Analyst, Finance Operations (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

NOTE: This role has potential to be extended beyond the initial 12 month contract.

Join a high-performing Finance Operations team and play a key role in delivering critical data and automation processes that support TALs Finance business units. This position contributes to the monthly reporting cycle while helping drive operational excellence continuous improvement and innovative solutions across the function. Working alongside a team of passionate and highly motivated professionals the role offers the opportunity to be involved in meaningful change initiatives and efficiency improvements that create real business impact.

Success in this role comes from thriving in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing peer review and collective problem-solving are highly valued. Strong partnerships across the team ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes while fostering a supportive culture focused on achieving shared goals and objectives.

In this role you will:

• Support the execution of key Finance processes under supervision of the Manager or Senior Manager including
  o Execution of Prophet models
  o Execution of processes to update monthly assumptions
  o Preparation manipulation and interpretation of data
• Develop detailed knowledge of financial reporting requirements at TAL
• Support project and ad-hoc requests under supervision of the Manager or Senior Manager

Qualifications :

• Tertiary qualification in actuarial studies mathematics statistics or equivalent relevant disciplines
• Exposure to FIS insurance suite of products Prophet DCS
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills

Desirable:

• AASB 17 financial reporting experience
• Aptitude for learning new software tools
• Experience in delegating to junior team members

Additional Information :

TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency from 2014 to 2025 and 2023 to 2026 Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  
• Diversity Champions Member of Diversity Council Australia Australian Disability Network Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  
• Reconciliation Advocates Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people caregivers individuals with disability/ies people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQ community.  
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process Let our team know by getting in touch with us  here to support you. 

Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History Bankruptcy Entitlement to Work Regulatory and Reference Checks.  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time