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Accounting - Finance
Sr. Commercial Financial Analyst, Oceania
Accounting - Finance
#600657
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Location
Australia•Hybrid work
Full job description
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (a division of Glanbia) is a leading global performance nutrition business.
Within Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), the GPN branded portfolio consists of Optimum Nutrition, BSN, and Levlup, and has a distribution network that spans across leading Specialty Supplement Stores, Health food Stores, Gyms, Pharmacy and all large Online/Marketplace platforms.
Working with leading fitness athletes, influencers, and most recently McClaren, our mission remains to help the ***** through to everyday fitness enthusiasts across Australia and New Zealand to realise their full potential and the transformative power of fitness.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Oceania Finance Director, the primary focus of the role is to provide the commercial sales team with financial metrics and analysis including (i) promotional plan support for incremental growth decisions, (ii) month end reporting of operating results, and (iii) P&L forecasting. This is a hands on role where the Sr FA will aid in driving business growth in Oceania and provide PL forecasting at the same time. Key stakeholders are located in Australia, New Zealand, US and Dublin, therefore cross cultural skills and understanding of international markets is required together with flexibility to work and travel within multiple time zones.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with Oceania’s Commercial Director to:
Facilitate creation of the annual plan and rolling forecasts.
Design and monitor rebate and promotional plans.
Prepare and distribute periodic commercial reports covering sales orders versus plans.
Monitor on-going sales outlook on a monthly, quarterly & annual view.
Review month end P&Ls with Regional and Country Managers.
Assist in building P&Ls needed to analyze new products
Work directly with Sales and Marketing teams on a regular basis and offer value add.
Provide month end evaluation of promotional programs and required accruals.
Prepare variance analysis and determine causality between business inputs and end results.
Provide variance commentary for inclusion in the consolidated financial presentations.
Investigate questionable results or data that is out-of-phase or incongruous versus other results to determine and understand the root cause of the issue.
Participate in management meetings and provide analysis and commentary to resolve issues and support business decisions
Analysis across each brand, line of business and geography
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work in a fast paced and evolving environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals of varied cultures and business environments.
Strong PC skills including MS Office; particularly Excel and SAP.
Hands on operator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done working independently with little supervision.
Knowledge of vertical corporate operations
Strong problem solving skills with high attention to final outcomes.
Sound accounting, reporting and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be a strong team player and demonstrate dedication to group and company goals
Ability to work under pressure to meet varying deadlines and work volumes
Self-motivated with initiative and performance driven
Excellent analytical skills; able to identify and solve complex analytical problems and draw conclusions through analysis of data in real time and on demand
Ability to communicate complicated financial information to non-financial staff at levels in a simple, concise and accurate manner
Education/Experience:
Degree Qualified Accountant with 5+ years post degree experience in FMCG or similar within a global MNC working towards CA/CPA qualifications and with a strong financial discipline
Experience in commercial financial and accounting practice preferably international
Experience in managing complex models across currencies, countries and regulations
Well-developed English language skills (reading/writing and oral) with effective communication skills
Experience working with SAP financial planning, analysis & reporting tools
Experience in a high pressure environment and deliver key objectives
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in our Melbourne office at Mount Waverly with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office) available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Australia•Hybrid work
Full job description
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (a division of Glanbia) is a leading global performance nutrition business.
Within Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), the GPN branded portfolio consists of Optimum Nutrition, BSN, and Levlup, and has a distribution network that spans across leading Specialty Supplement Stores, Health food Stores, Gyms, Pharmacy and all large Online/Marketplace platforms.
Working with leading fitness athletes, influencers, and most recently McClaren, our mission remains to help the ***** through to everyday fitness enthusiasts across Australia and New Zealand to realise their full potential and the transformative power of fitness.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Oceania Finance Director, the primary focus of the role is to provide the commercial sales team with financial metrics and analysis including (i) promotional plan support for incremental growth decisions, (ii) month end reporting of operating results, and (iii) P&L forecasting. This is a hands on role where the Sr FA will aid in driving business growth in Oceania and provide PL forecasting at the same time. Key stakeholders are located in Australia, New Zealand, US and Dublin, therefore cross cultural skills and understanding of international markets is required together with flexibility to work and travel within multiple time zones.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with Oceania’s Commercial Director to:
Facilitate creation of the annual plan and rolling forecasts.
Design and monitor rebate and promotional plans.
Prepare and distribute periodic commercial reports covering sales orders versus plans.
Monitor on-going sales outlook on a monthly, quarterly & annual view.
Review month end P&Ls with Regional and Country Managers.
Assist in building P&Ls needed to analyze new products
Work directly with Sales and Marketing teams on a regular basis and offer value add.
Provide month end evaluation of promotional programs and required accruals.
Prepare variance analysis and determine causality between business inputs and end results.
Provide variance commentary for inclusion in the consolidated financial presentations.
Investigate questionable results or data that is out-of-phase or incongruous versus other results to determine and understand the root cause of the issue.
Participate in management meetings and provide analysis and commentary to resolve issues and support business decisions
Analysis across each brand, line of business and geography
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work in a fast paced and evolving environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals of varied cultures and business environments.
Strong PC skills including MS Office; particularly Excel and SAP.
Hands on operator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done working independently with little supervision.
Knowledge of vertical corporate operations
Strong problem solving skills with high attention to final outcomes.
Sound accounting, reporting and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be a strong team player and demonstrate dedication to group and company goals
Ability to work under pressure to meet varying deadlines and work volumes
Self-motivated with initiative and performance driven
Excellent analytical skills; able to identify and solve complex analytical problems and draw conclusions through analysis of data in real time and on demand
Ability to communicate complicated financial information to non-financial staff at levels in a simple, concise and accurate manner
Education/Experience:
Degree Qualified Accountant with 5+ years post degree experience in FMCG or similar within a global MNC working towards CA/CPA qualifications and with a strong financial discipline
Experience in commercial financial and accounting practice preferably international
Experience in managing complex models across currencies, countries and regulations
Well-developed English language skills (reading/writing and oral) with effective communication skills
Experience working with SAP financial planning, analysis & reporting tools
Experience in a high pressure environment and deliver key objectives
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in our Melbourne office at Mount Waverly with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office) available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
