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Simplot Finance Analyst - Reporting in Melbourne, Australia

Finance Analyst - Reporting

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Date: 26 Jun 2024

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3194

Company: Simplot

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

  • Respect for Resources

  • Spirit of Innovation

  • Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

  • Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs

  • Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support

  • Employee Reward and Recognition Program

  • Bonus incentives

  • Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

  • Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions

  • Novated Car Leasing Agreements

  • Income Protection Insurance

  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face to face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with one dedicated day per week where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

About our role

We now have a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst to join our team. Based at our head office in Mentone / Moorabbin, you will support all financial planning and analysis activities for our Commercial division. This includes the provision of timely and insightful information and analysis to support decision making and strategic priorities. Key to this role is the preparation of timely and accurate reporting including the co-ordination of financial inputs and insights to enable the review of the Total Commercial result.

What you will do

  • Deliver accurate and timely reporting and analysis for the Commercial teams regarding financial performance of the division to support timely, fact-based decision making

  • Provide best in class business partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation

  • Implement efficient and effective financial planning, reporting and processes to facilitate good cost control and improved accountability for spend

  • Support the consolidation of financial information and commentary for delivery to senior stakeholders

  • Provide accounting and analytical support to the Commercial Division for day-to-day operational tasks and projects

  • Support the annual budget process to ensure timely, accurate and consistent consolidated output

  • Support the forecast cycle including tracking of key Commercial KPIs and ensuring accurate input into the monthly IBP cycle

  • Provide information and liaise with the Commercial Marketing & Sales Teams and other areas of Finance as required.

About you

  • You are an experienced Finance Analyst, proficient in general tasks associated with month/year end and have had exposure to Budgets and Forecasts

  • You are a critical thinker who has experience in partnering with the Business to achieve common goals and problem solve

  • You appreciate how finance contributes to the engine of the business and are ready to broaden your knowledge and build on your existing skills

  • You enjoy the detail, are versatile and foster a curious mindset

  • You like to own a task and can operate with a high level of autonomy

  • Ideally you have had an exposure to commercial operations within a large-scale business

  • Knowledge of financial systems (SAP/JDE/Blackline), proficiency in BI tools particularly relevant (Power BI)

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

  • Possess exceptional written and verbal English language skills.

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now

Applications close Tuesday, 16th July 2024

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Please note CV screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Applicants must have Australian/N.Z citizenship or independent PR visa status to be considered for the role.

Job Requisition ID: 19137

Travel Required : None

Location(s): Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

Country : Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com

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