Finance Systems Analyst at Challenger

Finance Systems Analyst – Strategic Partner & Change Driver

• A fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of Finance and Technology, solving meaningful problems and driving improvements across critical systems. 

• Gain hands-on experience with leading technologies and collaborate with diverse teams across the organisation.  

• We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can expect to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.  

In this pivotal role, you’ll act as a trusted bridge between Finance, IT, and our technology partner—ensuring our finance systems are not only optimised and well-supported but also aligned with broader business priorities. You’ll have the opportunity to lead conversations that shape high-impact projects, influence delivery, and future-proof Challenger’s financial operations.

Sitting within the Office of the CFO and reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance Systems, you’ll play a visible role in driving system performance, managing key relationships, and enabling innovation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between Finance and IT ensuring business needs are clearly understood, prioritised, and translated into practical solutions.
• Confidently stakeholder relationships—balancing technical depth with clear, persuasive communication.
• Provide proactive support and oversight of finance systems, driving timely resolution of issues and ensuring system stability.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, design enhancements, and lead smooth integrations and upgrades.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, presenting recommendations, and gaining buy-in for innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, resolve data breaks, and optimise the performance of our core financial platforms.
• Apply strong SQL expertise to support backend processes and deliver reliable, insightful reporting.
• Play a hands-on role in major finance system transitions and transformation projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a finance systems analyst role, with responsibility for both system performance and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong track record of working with senior stakeholders and vendors, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and manage expectations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts simply and persuasively to non-technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable system solutions and manage end-to-end testing.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced SQL skills and strong understanding of data structures, object relationships, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with Workday (strongly preferred), Oracle, or SAP finance systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and dashboard development.

Why Challenger?

Working at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what’s possible for our customers and partners. 

We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions. 

We provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including. 

• Discretionary bonus scheme. 

• Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents. 

• Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken. 

• Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make. 

• Subsidised on-site cafe and fantastic central location a stone's throw from Martin Place Metro 

• Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leaves). 

• Extra superannuation contributions. 

• Employee share plan. 

Visit our benefits page for more information 

https://www.challenger.com.au/about-us/careers/our-benefits 

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