Job Description

Renewal SA

Job reference:

req449

Location:

RSA - Adelaide - Level 16, 11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 AUS

Job status:

Term Contract

Eligibility:

Open to everyone

Applications close:

16/10/2026 at 5:00 PM

About the role

Due to an internal promotion, Renewal SA is seeking an experienced Project Finance Analyst.

As a member of the Finance Business Partnering team, the Project Finance Analyst will support the day-to-day project financial management and accounting of assigned projects and activities across Renewal SA.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner and working closely with the Project Accountant, the role will provide high-quality financial and accounting support across multiple projects, including the preparation and maintenance of operating and capital budgets and forecasts. The Project Finance Analyst will also undertake financial analysis and performance reporting, providing accurate and timely insights to support effective financial management and decision-making across Renewal SA.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project capital budgets and whole-of-life financial models to ensure they remain current, accurate and appropriately forecasted.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project financial information, including reconciliation of costs for recovery purposes and expense tracking.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including preparing accruals and journal entries.
• Contributing to the provision of relevant and accurate business insights and analysis that explain financial results, performance against targets and trends.

Who we are looking for

You are a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional who enjoys working with data to support informed decision-making. You thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial and project reporting.

You will bring:

• Experience or exposure to project financial management, management accounting and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Sound analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
• A tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

About us

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, the former West End Brewery, Noarlunga, Seaton, Prospect and Tapangka on Franklin Street. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases. Renewal SA's exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by 2050.

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be you.

Why work for us

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working, flexible start and finish time, compressed working weeks and more.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation. If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at renewalsa.recruitment@sa.gov.au.

How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 5:00 PM 16/10/2026.

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