Financial Analyst
Analyse financial data to plan, forecast and report on financial matters.
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- What's it like to be a Financial Analyst?
- How to become a Financial Analyst
- Latest Financial Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Financial Analysts
- Is Financial Analyst the right role for you?
- Financial Analyst role reviews
What's it like to be a Financial Analyst?
Financial Analysts are experts in financial planning and use data and analysis to plan, forecast and assess potential financial risks for a company.
Tasks and duties
- Analyse current and past financial data and performance of a company in order to prepare reports for the management team of an organisation.
- Predict future income and expenses to assist in determining budgets and provide advice about potential areas of improvement.
- Monitor financial movements of a company and broader financial markets so as to make relevant recommendations about ways to improve financial growth.
How to become a Financial Analyst
You usually need a relevant bachelor degree to work as a Financial Analyst. Many employers prefer candidates with a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- Complete a bachelor degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, commerce or a related field. This usually takes three years of full-time study.
- Seek an internship while studying to apply your skills under the guidance of experienced Financial Analysts.
- To improve your employability, consider undertaking a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Business Administration may provide similar career benefits.
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Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Brisbane
Brisbane QLD
Contract/Temp
Accounting1d ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Integration - 12 month FTC
Alinta Energy
Perth WA
Full Time
Accounting14m ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Financial Analyst employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Forecasting
Financial Modelling
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Certified Public / Practising Accountant Qualification
Microsoft Excel
Financial Data
Financial Planning and Analysis
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Latest Financial Analyst reviews
Nov 2023
The Senior Financial Analyst provides expert analysis and advice to enable the delivery of finance functions including budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support the day to day operations of the Government Fund
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Professional Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsI love how my current role gives me the freedom to set my own schedule, as long as I meet my deadlines. As a graphic Finance analyst, I can prioritise my tasks, take ownership of my time and be more e...
The challenges- It can be a bit repetitive since every process is every month/quarter the same, no creativity here.
- Closing the month/quarter/year is a long and busy process and usually, we are not allowed to tak...
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Jun 2025
As a Financial Analyst, I’ve developed strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder management, with a focus on accuracy, strategic insight, and continuous process improvement.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Strata Community Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationReal Estate & Property
The good thingsI enjoy the analytical nature of the role and the opportunity to turn financial data into insights and predict future spending. I find it rewarding to support decision making, improve financial perfor...
The challengesWhile I value the experience I’ve gained in this role, after being in it for a long time, it has become less challenging and no longer offers the growth I’m looking for. Additionally, balancing compet...
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