Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.
We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Senior Analyst – Expense Management
Office of the CFO | Sydney CBD | Hybrid work
We’re looking for a Senior Analyst to join our expense management team within the Office of the CFO — a high-impact, high-exposure role where you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders, including the Group CFO.
This isn’t just expense reporting. It’s true expense management — partnering with cost centre owners to understand cost structures, contracts, and operational drivers. You’ll help shape decisions across BAU, budgeting, and the Group’s three-year financial plan.
We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can expect to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
This role is available for a period of 12 Months
About the role
The expenses team is a specialist subset of the broader performance and analytics team, comprising senior analysts, a manager, senior manager and a head of performance & analytics. The team works collaboratively across all business areas and partners with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
While the team supports the full Group, you’ll likely take the lead on one or two key business areas — giving you ownership and visibility from day one.
As a Senior Analyst you’ll be a trusted business partner to Senior Management and stakeholders supporting them with reporting, analysis, and insights around expenses.
What you’ll be doing
Produce and present monthly expense management insights to senior stakeholders, including cost centre owners, finance leads and the leadership team
Drive a forward-looking focus through rolling forecasts and strategic planning of the Group’s expense base
Analyse performance against budget and forecast, and prepare insightful commentary
Lead expense discussions during annual budget formulation and forecasting cycles
Prepare annual budgets, including stakeholder engagement, presentation of outcomes and budget management
Support half-year and full-year reporting, including analyst pack metrics and market disclosures
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, including automation of reporting and analysis.
What we’re looking for
This role would suit someone with a background in FP&A, commercial finance or financial control who’s ready to step into a more strategic, forward-looking role.
You’ll also bring:
CA/CPA (or equivalent) with 2+ years post-qualification experience
Strong financial accounting knowledge and analytical skills
Advanced Excel and familiarity with finance systems and data query tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Impeccable attention to detail and a proactive mindset
Experience with platforms like Anaplan, Workiva, Workday or Power BI is advantageous
You’ll thrive here if you:
Work directly with stakeholders and understand operational drivers
Are curious about the “why” behind the numbers — not just what
Want to influence decisions and contribute to broader business performance
Why join us?
Real exposure: work within the Office of the CFO, partnering with senior leaders across the business
Strategic impact: influence decisions across cost, planning and performance
Growth potential: step into a broader platform with pathways beyond expenses - including revenue and commercial finance roles
Why Challenger?
At Challenger, we’re small enough to be agile, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas. We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions.
Discretionary bonus scheme
18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.
Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation)
Extra superannuation contributions
Employee share plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised on-site café and central location near Martin Place Metro
Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes.
Access to annual free flu shots.
Explore our benefits further: https://www.challenger.com.au/about-us/careers/our-benefits
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Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.
We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance.
Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Job type:
Max Term (Fixed Term)Posting Close Date :
06/12/2025