Live job postings
372
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.20%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$120k
$120,000
Salary range
$100k – $140k
$100,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Financial Modeling & ValuationData Analysis & InterpretationAdvanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Power Query)Accounting Principles (IFRS/AASB)Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI, Tableau)Corporate Finance & Capital BudgetingCommunication & Stakeholder ReportingSQL & Data QueryingRisk Analysis & ManagementERP Systems (SAP, Oracle Financials)Machine Learning Fundamentals for FinanceRegulatory Knowledge (ASIC, APRA standards)
AI impact on this career
AI and machine learning are automating routine financial reporting and data reconciliation, reducing the need for manual spreadsheet work. Tools like natural language processing can now generate first-draft earnings summaries and variance analyses, shifting analyst time toward interpretation and strategic advisory. However, human judgment remains critical for dealing with nuanced assumptions in valuations and client-specific contexts. Financial analysts who upskill in data querying and AI tool oversight will be better positioned, as the core role evolves from 'number cruncher' to 'data storyteller and strategic partner.'
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