Senior Business Analyst

Collingwood - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why join Launch Housing

Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality housing and an innovative range of support education and employment services we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk of or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 16 locations in metropolitan Melbourne we combine direct action with advocacy research and innovation to drive widespread change.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff and provide high-quality training & supervision wellbeing days access to an Employee Assistance Program and much much more to ensure your career with us is fulfilling.

Dont just walk past homelessness. Join the solution.

Our permanent and fixed-term employee benefits include:

Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community

Wellbeing days ceremonial leave carers leave and study leave

Flexible working arrangements

Purchased leave

17.5% leave loading

8 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave after 12 months of service for both the primary and secondary carer

Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing

A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses

Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses

Positive supportive and progressive work environment

About the opportunity:

The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial insight and analysis across Launch Housing. As a trusted adviser to allocated business units the SBA combines strong analytical capability commercial acumen and clear communication to support evidence-based decision making in a not-for-profit environment.

A core focus of the role is to lead robust financial modelling detailed cost analysis and comprehensive month-end management reporting including insightful variance analysis and commentary. The SBA ensures the integrity accuracy and timeliness of financial results while providing meaningful insights that highlight trends risks and opportunities.

Reporting to the Group Manager Finance the SBA leads a small team of finance professionals to deliver accurate effective and trusted financial support to managers and frontline leaders. The role manages the budgeting and forecasting cycles ensuring alignment with organisational priorities funding requirements and service delivery outcomes. Through a strong understanding of key financial and operational drivers the SBA forecasts performance monitors progress and identifies performance gaps strengthening accountability across programs.

Working closely with Executives Group Managers and Managers the SBA provides clear actionable advice that enhances organisational performance. The role both supports and constructively challenges stakeholders to optimise financial outcomes ensure compliance with funding and contractual obligations and maintain financial sustainability.

The SBA contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies improving reporting processes and enhancing financial visibility across Launch Housing.

This is a perm Non-EA full-time (76 hours a fortnight) role based at Collingwood.

The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) is the replacement role of Senior Finance Business partner.

What youll be doing:

Financial reporting planning and analysis:
Prepare monthly management reporting variance analysis and commentary including exception reporting.
Oversee revenue recognition (including maintenance of the revenue matrix and effective management of the funded agency channel (government funding portal).
Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements organisational policies procedures and guidelines.
Identify potential compliance issues with governance implications and provide exception reporting.
Drive the financial planning cycle through the development of robust budgets forecasts and financial models aligned with organisational objectives.
Deliver actionable financial insights that support performance optimisation and strategic decision-making.
Analyse financial results identify key drivers of variance and highlight opportunities for efficiency and growth.
Prepare and present high-quality financial reports dashboards and analyses for Executives and the Board supporting informed and timely decisions.
Contribute to business development through detailed service budgets funding proposals and tender submissions that ensure financial sustainability and value for money.
Business Analysis
Lead analytical reviews of operational processes and financial performance to identify inefficiencies cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate the financial and operational impacts of new initiatives programs or funding models supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure organisational effectiveness
Collaborate with IT and operations teams to improve data quality systems integration and the accuracy of reporting and analytics.
Strategic Support
Conduct scenario modelling risk and sensitivity analysis and forecasting future trends.
Manage the budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Provide high-quality financial analysis to support major initiatives funding applications and capital investment decisions.
Ensures compliance with financial governance standards and internal policies while delivering insights that strengthen organisational sustainability and growth.
Acting as a trusted advisor support the leadership team with evidence-based recommendations that align financial strategy with service outcomes.
Business Partnering
Build and maintain strong business partnerships across departments fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and financial awareness.
Translate financial insights into practical actions that drive performance and operational efficiency in their client group through translating complex financial information for non-finance staff.
Enhance decision-making across the organisation and support the successful delivery of Launch Housings mission and key initiatives through effective communication of financial information.

What were looking for (key selection criteria):

Bachelors degree in accounting and post graduate qualification of Australian CPA or CA.
Demonstrated experience in financial and management reporting including budgeting analysis forecasting and liaison with budget owners.
Demonstrated experience leading a Finance Business Partnering Team.
A depth and breadth of experience in financial modelling and analysis gained in an NFP professional consulting or organisational environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of financial policies procedures and accounting standards gained over several years of experience in a professional accounting role.
High Level Skills in ERP accounting systems and MS Excel.
Strong orientation towards problem-solving innovation and continuous improvement.
Commercial awareness and a real interest in the organisations objectives.
Ability and confidence to offer sound advice based on professional knowledge and thorough analysis and to translate financial data for stakeholders in a clear and concise way.
Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities.
Previous experience or exposure to the not-for-sector sector highly regarded.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of Launch Housing and our mission to end homelessness.

$145000 - $150000 a year

Superannuation

NFP Salary Packaging (tax savings!)

Additional wellbeing leave available

Applications close on the 5th of December 2025.

Please reach out to Milon Islam on @ for any questions.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please click on Apply for this job button. Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

For a copy of the position description please contact us at emailprotected.

Launch Housing offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs a diverse range of talent. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to apply!We acknowledge respect and celebrate Aboriginal cultures languages connections to Country and heritage customs and practices. Were committed to support Aboriginal peoples to obtain genuine and fulfilling career with us!

Launch Housing is a dog-friendly organisation which allows dog owners to bring them in some of our sites please contact the relevant Hiring Manager if you have any questions or concerns prior to your interview.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at emailprotected.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally religiously and linguistically diverse people young people older people women and people who identify as lesbian gay bisexual transgender gender diverse intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector it is important to let you know that you will hear stories of distress hardship trauma or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for the role.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Why join Launch HousingLaunch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality housing and an innovative range of support education and employment services we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for...