Finance Analyst - Fp&A

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising 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 the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.
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

• Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Insights in a high performing environment that prioritises people & development
• Utilising systems and technology to deliver financial insights and to drive efficiency
• Ideal first move from “Big 4” / Professional Services into a Global Industry leader

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Analyst - FP&A to join our dynamic and growing business. Based at our head office in Mentone / Moorabbin and reporting to the Finance Manager - Group FP&A & Reporting, you will be an integral part of the Group FP&A function with a focus on the support of integrated business planning, annual budget setting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
What you will do

• Responsible for the successful functioning, administration, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Performance Management system to support business-critical planning and reporting.
• Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and the use of technology to support the delivery of the Simplot strategy and drive insights to improve management financial decision making.
• Support the preparation of financial reporting to senior executive management and Global Board, including monthly integrated business reporting and annual Budget setting.
• Provide value adding business partnering, forecasting, and budgeting support to our corporate stakeholders and wider finance team.

About you

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in a “Big 4” or similar professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and interest in financial systems (SAP/JDE) and utilising BI tools (Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Ability to meet and influence others to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience with financial modelling and analysis.

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now
Applications close Thursday, 25 January 2024
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Job Requisition ID: 16355
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