Your new company
Malteurop Australia is a leading player in the agribusiness sector as one of the world's largest malt producers, renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. As part of a global group, Malteurop Australia has been delivering high-quality products and solutions, driving excellence across the industry since 2008. The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, making this a pivotal time to join the team.
Your new role
This newly created FP&A; Analyst position is critical to the ongoing performance and strategic direction of the business. Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in supporting decision-making, driving profitability, and enhancing business processes. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both a local and group level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review sales plans (actual, budget, forecast, long-term) and analyse margins and variances.
- Conduct detailed margin analysis by month, customer, and crop.
- Construct, review, and present the Barley Gain Model, including reconciliation and analysis.
- Lead forecasting and scenario modelling to drive business performance.
- Deliver profitability improvement through analysis of key costs and trends.
- Perform variance analysis (actual vs forecast vs budget) with clear, succinct reporting.
- Engage and build rapport with local and overseas stakeholders.
- Provide total business support, including sales proposals, cost management, and data analysis.
- Analyse key P&L; line items and report to the Finance Manager monthly.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and system integration (SAP, Hyperion, Phenix, CARL).
- Contribute to month-end reporting and maintain the fixed asset register.
- Perform inventory reconciliations and review inventory and freight accruals.
- Monitor and analyse KPIs, investigating variances and supporting monthly business reviews.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with stakeholders.
- Deliver financial analysis to support pricing decisions and business cases for new investments.
- Identify and evaluate commercial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Provide analysis of market trends and competitors.
- Drive process improvement and create current financial models as required.
- Support internal and external audits and ad hoc projects.
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics. Postgraduate qualification of CPA, CA or CIMA is highly regarded.
- Experience with SAP and Hyperion is highly desirable.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical, and data gathering skills.
- Excellent commercial acumen and business understanding.
- Proven ability to manage internal and customer relationships.
- Advanced Excel and accounting software skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
- Experience working with senior decision makers.
- Ability to think critically, display initiative, and provide solutions.
- Big 4 experience is highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive annualised salary of up to $120,000 plus superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements (1 day per week WFH).
- Opportunity to join a market leader in agribusiness.
- Strategic, high-impact role with exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Supportive and innovative team environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
What you need to do now
If you are a driven FP&A; professional seeking a strategic role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply online today or email Hays Geelong Business Director Adam Swinton at for a confidential discussion.