Wood

Wood is currently recruiting for a Graduate Business Analyst for our Perth based graduate program starting in February 2024.

The primary objective of this role is to assist in analysing business operations and identifying areas for improvement, and to support the development and implementation of solutions to address those areas. Although this role sits within our Finance & Accounting team, this is not your traditional Accountant role. 

What will I do?

This role will be involved with:

• Gather, review and analyse business data, including KPI’s financial reports.
• Analyse data and provide insights to the project team.
• Assisting in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, such as project plans and status reports.
• Supporting senior business analysts and project managers in project delivery.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and recommending solutions.
• Participating in project meetings and providing status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Helping to develop and maintain business relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on the project.

So what do you get in return? Our graduate value proposition (GVP):

• Opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A positive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Access to our global mentoring program
• Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally
• Be a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage
• Continuous support & offer of further professional development
• Join a growing internal graduate network through social events, lunch and learns, network events etc. 
• Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle
• Health and wellness program such as mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance.
• Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site

What happens after I apply?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Early Careers team members who manage each of our regions. If your application is shortlisted, we will get in touch with you for a Video Interview, where you’ll get the chance to introduce yourself and make another positive impression on both our Early Careers team and hiring managers.

What we look for in this role:

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree in computer science and understanding of business, accounting and economics.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Understanding of business processes and operations
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of data analysis and data visualisation tools such as PowerBI
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Previous work experience in a related field (such as project management, data analysis, or software development) can be an advantage.
• Experience with business process mapping, data analysis, and requirements gathering is desirable.
• Experience with software development life cycle methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, can be helpful.
• Experience working with diverse teams, including technical and business stakeholders, is beneficial.

Personal attributes:

• Must be passionate to learn. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Critical thinking
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and tools

You must also upload your resume and academic transcripts to be considered.