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About the Company
Pennwood Aged Care Services is South Australia’s leading culturally specific aged care provider, proudly serving the Serbian and Eastern European community since 1993. Pennwood is the only provider in the state dedicated to supporting older Serbian and Eastern European people, while also welcoming residents, clients, and staff from all cultures and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome at Pennwood.

Pennwood is now entering one of the most transformative growth phases in its history. Over the next two to three years, the organisation will be acquiring new businesses, expanding residential capacity, enhancing service delivery, and navigating significant regulatory changes. To support this strategic expansion, Pennwood is building a modern, data-driven operating model designed to strengthen systems, empower staff and elevate the quality of care provided to its diverse community.

About the Role

• This is a newly created 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension, established to support Pennwood’s rapid growth and digital transformation.
• Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Analyst will serve as the organisation’s specialist in financial analysis, business intelligence, and automation.
• This role will be instrumental in designing the organisation’s data-driven future transforming fragmented systems into a single source of truth, reducing manual work, and building intelligent, automated processes that support better and faster decision-making.
• The core purpose of this position is to identify, streamline, and eliminate inefficiency across the organisation.

Tasks and Duties

• Design, build and implement Power BI dashboards and reporting tools. Translate data from MYOB, Tanda and eCase into meaningful insights for senior leadership.
• Identify manual processes across the business and recommend technology-led solutions. Implement software and AI-powered tools to reduce tasks such as data entry, reconciliations, and manual reporting.
• Lead Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate automation opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities, Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Work closely with departments to understand workflows and identify pain points. Build strong internal relationships and act as a trusted advisor to drive efficiency.
• Operate independently while maintaining regular alignment with the CFO on priorities, progress, and roadblocks.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in financial analysis, business intelligence or FP&A.
• Strong Power BI capability, including data modelling and dashboard development.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in automation, AI tools, or process optimisation.
• Comfortable working with systems such as MYOB, Tanda or eCase (or similar platforms).
• Ability to work independently and communicate insights with clarity and impact.
• Eligibility to work in Australia; National Police Check suitable for aged care; NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation.

Culture and Benefits
Pennwood offers a values-driven, community-focused environment committed to excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact. The organisation fosters a warm, diverse and collaborative culture where contributions are valued and new ideas are embraced.
Benefits include:

• A 12-month contract with the potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work as an employee or under your own ABN
• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed after the initial onboarding period, depending on performance and operational needs.
• The opportunity to help build a modern, technology-enabled finance function from the ground up.
• Direct access to executive leadership and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Work that directly enhances resident care and organisational effectiveness.
• Professional development and the chance to shape Pennwood’s digital and data evolution.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next step, apply now with a short cover letter and CV or call Bec Ramsden for further details on 0405 503 332 or email bec@ramsdenrecruitment.com.au
  
  

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