Commercial Financial Analyst - Fixed Term

Joining the Metcash Family 

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. 
Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. 

About the Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as a Commercial Finance Analyst, to solely support the central IT team. This role will support with financial input and cost analysis in IT operations and projects. 

***This role will be a fixed term contract, until July 2026***

In this Role 

•    Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide month-end financial reports, analyze results, and prepare annual budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.
•    Balance Sheet Accuracy: Ensure accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations.
•    Account Management: Oversee hardware maintenance and software license accounts, ensuring timely payments and data accuracy.
•    Collaboration with Account Managers: Work with account managers to ensure proper checks and reviews are done before requisitions and payments.
•    IT Partnership & Cost Control: Collaborate with the IT team to deliver business outcomes while controlling costs.
•    Process Improvement & Cost Visibility: Build cost models, offer recommendations for process improvements, and provide data analysis to identify cost drivers and improve operational efficiency.

You’re Likely a Match If

•    You have tertiary qualifications in Accounting, CPA/CA qualified 
•    Hold a minimum 3 years of experience in a finance and cost analysis-based role
•    Financial system experience: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Concur, TM1
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
•    Demonstrated initiative and ownership with a can-do attitude
•    Ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
•    Ability to present to senior management with confidence
•    Experience with IT infrastructure, software licenses and projects will be an advantage

Life at Metcash 

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. Our team enjoys a hybrid approach of 3 days office / 2 days remote
🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
🌍 Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024
🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. 

About Us 

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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