Financial Analyst

📋 Description

• • Lyrebird Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our growing team in Melbourne. This pivotal role is designed for an individual who thrives at the nexus of finance, technology, and data, playing a crucial part in enhancing the rigor, scalability, and insightful reporting of our finance operations and systems.
• • As a Financial Analyst, you will be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial data. You will work directly with our core finance technology stack, which includes our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, billing platforms, payroll software, and various reporting tools. Your primary responsibility will be to meticulously oversee the seamless flow of data, from its origin in source systems all the way through to the general ledger and the critical reports used by our leadership team.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce manual effort across financial processes. By automating tasks and streamlining workflows, you will free up valuable time for the finance team to focus on more strategic initiatives. This includes developing and enhancing internal controls to safeguard financial accuracy and compliance, thereby strengthening our operational resilience.
• • You will be a key contributor to building and maintaining reliable financial foundations that empower Lyrebird Health to scale with confidence. This involves not just maintaining existing systems but also actively participating in their improvement and evolution to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding SaaS business.
• • This position is ideally suited for a candidate who possesses a natural curiosity for understanding how different systems interconnect and how financial data is generated. You should have a passion for optimizing financial operations, particularly within the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company.
• • Lyrebird Health is at the forefront of developing AI-powered tools designed to alleviate the administrative burden on clinicians, ultimately improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our innovative platform is currently utilized by thousands of clinicians across a diverse range of medical disciplines and is experiencing significant growth and expansion into new markets.
• • As we continue on our growth trajectory, our strategic focus remains firmly on establishing robust, foundational elements. This includes the development and maintenance of dependable financial systems and processes that are essential for supporting long-term, sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• • At Lyrebird, we foster a culture that highly values clear thinking, a strong sense of ownership, and a commitment to building solutions with precision and foresight. You will become part of a dedicated team that is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact, upholding high standards of quality, and undertaking challenging yet rewarding work in complex operational landscapes.
• • Your responsibilities will extend to supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations for financial performance.
• • You will play a role in budgeting and forecasting activities, collaborating with various departments to gather inputs and develop financial projections. This includes monitoring budget versus actual performance and identifying key drivers of variances.
• • Furthermore, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of financial models, supporting strategic decision-making and business case evaluations.
• • The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements within the finance function, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• • You will be involved in ad-hoc financial analysis projects as required, providing critical insights to support business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and engineering, will be essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of business drivers and their financial implications.
• • Ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all financial systems and reports will be paramount, requiring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality control.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of a rapidly growing, mission-driven company in the health-tech sector.