Finance Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job title : Finance Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1540802
About the role
Reporting into the FP&A Manager you will assist in coordinating accurate and timely reporting of actual P&L to Operational Profit on a monthly basis, as well as preparing forecasts. This includes providing explanations for variance drivers and overseeing overheads reporting by consolidating data, analysing variances in administrative overheads, and identifying potential opportunities and risks.

Key tasks will include:     
  • Partnering with senior leaders to effective manage and contribute to net operating income. Making commercial decisions & offering insight based on data analysis. 
  • Presenting month end, forecasting, budgeting and finance lifecycles to senior stakeholders. 
  • Understands the strategic focus of customer experience.  
  Key Skills for the role:     
  • You will be a strong communicator and be confident consulting senior stakeholders. 
  • Experience creating Dashboards.
  • Strong understanding of international FMCG markets. 
  • Experienced in building professional reports/proposals for client use
  • Experience in an analytical reporting role. 
  • Story telling, making predictions and offering insight based on data. 
  • Strong Excel skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present to both internal and external stakeholders. 
The Successful Applicant      
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have very strong Microsoft Excel skills, be "hands-on," have prior exposure working in a Commercial Analyst role for a medium - large scale organisation.  

About the Client
Our client is an instantly recognisable name residing within the FMCG industry. With a diverse portfolio, they boast an array of well-known products & brands.

How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden on 0488 756 943  or lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No LR1540802.