What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced professional who demonstrates strong financial planning and analytical skills who can translate data into actionable outcomes. The successful candidate will be confident in data driven analysis and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Special Buys Program.

Role Responsibility

• Create and manage the forecasting and budgeting cycle including managing the financial forecast/budget models for the Specials program, aligning to operational deliverables, and tied to financial strategic targets
• Provide monthly financial analysis
• Perform financial modelling/business case and evaluate the impact for key strategic decisions and present recommendations
• Drive strategic initiatives to ensure Special program goals are met
• Organise, manipulate, and analyse complex data sets through SQL and Power Query
• Triangulate data to support new strategies and manage projects end to end
• Utilise data visualisation tools to effectively communicate business insights
• Support project leads with ad hoc reporting 

What's in it for you?  

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Market leading remuneration $124, 900 - $142, 500 (incl. super)
• Flexible work options with the ability to work from home 2 days per week (hybrid work model)
• Paid parental leave
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
• Future role mobility to work in other areas of the business
• Excellent team culture where you work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues
• An EAP program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Complimentary access to our Injury Support Program, where you can access free physiotherapy to treat both work and non-work-related aches, pains or niggles*

Selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications within a relevant field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an analytics background (ideally within FMCG)
• Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen
• Competency within, SQL and Database integration required
• Experience designing and implementing tools and programs
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to both an autonomous and collaborative working environment
• High attention to detail, accuracy and time management skills