Finance Analyst - Ideal First Move from Chartered
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The Opportunity
This is a well-established, national organisation in the FMCG sector with a strong brand presence and a complex operational footprint. Known for quality, scale, and innovation, the business operates across multiple sites and is undergoing ongoing transformation to drive efficiency and growth.
The Opportunity
This is a well-established, national organisation in the FMCG sector with a strong brand presence and a complex operational footprint. Known for quality, scale, and innovation, the business operates across multiple sites and is undergoing ongoing transformation to drive efficiency and growth.
With a collaborative finance culture and a high-performing team, this business offers an ideal environment for ambitious analysts to sharpen their commercial and reporting skills while making a visible impact.
The Role
As Finance Analyst, you'll support both the monthly reporting cycle and commercial decision-making processes across the organisation. Reporting to a Finance Manager and working closely with stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and commercial functions, you'll help ensure data-driven decisions are made across all levels of the business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing monthly management reports and variance analysis
* Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
* Partnering with key operational teams to analyse business drivers
* Delivering financial models and what-if scenario analysis
* Presenting insights and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
* Ensuring accurate financial controls, accruals, and reconciliations are maintained
* Identifying opportunities for reporting and process improvements
What You Bring
You're a motivated finance professional with a strong mix of analytical ability and commercial curiosity. You enjoy digging into the numbers, but also thrive in stakeholder conversations where you can translate data into impact.
Ideal profile:
* 3-5 years' experience in chartered (Big 4 or mid-tier) or a similar analytical finance role
* CA qualified or near-completion
* Ready to make your first move into industry
* Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; ERP system experience (e.g. SAP) an advantage
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
* Comfortable managing deadlines, juggling competing priorities, and operating with agility
Why Join?
* Excellent first industry move for chartered accountants
* Exposure to both technical finance and commercial partnering
* Pathway to more senior roles within a large and growing organisation
* Hybrid working model with structured training and support
* Inclusive and performance-focused team culture
How to Apply
If you're a first mover looking to transition from chartered into a dynamic, fast-paced commercial role — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated resume to Alex Cox at acox@sharpandcarter.com.au
For other finance positions, please visit www.sharpandcarter.com.auSeniority level
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