Senior Accountant

About Woolworths Group

Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

• 6 month fixed term role - Adelaide based with hybrid work arrangements

• Genuine opportunities to further grow and progress your career with FSS which have recently been certified as a Great Place to Work

• True business partnering role for a commercially astute and forward thinking individual

Welcome to the Finance Team
 
As one of the largest Finance functions in Corporate Australia we provide opportunities across Corporate Finance, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Capital Management, Financial Control, Operations Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Strategy and Planning.

We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with professionals who work collaboratively to achieve market leading outcomes. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia’s largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities. The Woolworths Group Finance team is positioned to support change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focussing on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders. 

What you'll do

• Prepare, review and investigate divisional trading results and support business unit finance teams with insightful reporting of the gross profit result and balance sheet to business unit teams.
• Ensure reconciliations are prepared effectively, provide clear description of outstanding items, have appropriate supporting documentation and an action plan for resolution.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in your business units and accounting processes.
• Lead and coordinate internal acceptance testing and verification of the Technology solution testing
• Partner effectively with key stakeholders to deliver value for the business.

What you'll bring

• Strategic Management - Project Management: Implements effective tools and practices to deliver Project outcomes on time, to budget, and in a collaborative manner. 
• Financial Acumen - Business Planning: Ability to step back and see the "big picture" and review the outcome for inconsistencies even within limited timeframes.
• Strategic & Commercial Thinking - Commerciality: Make and act on complex commercial decisions, and coach and guide others on doing so from both a customer, commercial and business perspective.  
• Agile & Growth Mindset - Innovative Thinking: Demonstrate courage to innovate and think creatively to improve productivity, engagement, and organisational effectiveness end-to-end

Note: Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements above, we urge you to please still submit your application.

What you'll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing. 

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Grow with the Group
 

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. 
 

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
 

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. 
 

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
 

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
 

We’d love to hear from You
 

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can follow us on LinkedIn or see more opportunities via www.wowcareers.com.au.