Finance Analyst - Ideal First Move from Chartered

Job title : Finance Analyst - Ideal First Move from Chartered
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Alex Cox
Job reference : 1642780
The Opportunity

This is a well-established, national organisation in the FMCG sector with a strong brand presence and a complex operational footprint. Known for quality, scale, and innovation, the business operates across multiple sites and is undergoing ongoing transformation to drive efficiency and growth.
With a collaborative finance culture and a high-performing team, this business offers an ideal environment for ambitious analysts to sharpen their commercial and reporting skills while making a visible impact.

The Role

As Finance Analyst, you’ll support both the monthly reporting cycle and commercial decision-making processes across the organisation. Reporting to a Finance Manager and working closely with stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and commercial functions, you’ll help ensure data-driven decisions are made across all levels of the business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing monthly management reports and variance analysis
  • Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
  • Partnering with key operational teams to analyse business drivers
  • Delivering financial models and what-if scenario analysis
  • Presenting insights and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
  • Ensuring accurate financial controls, accruals, and reconciliations are maintained
  • Identifying opportunities for reporting and process improvements
What You Bring

You’re a motivated finance professional with a strong mix of analytical ability and commercial curiosity. You enjoy digging into the numbers, but also thrive in stakeholder conversations where you can translate data into impact.

Ideal profile:
  • 3–5 years’ experience in chartered (Big 4 or mid-tier) or a similar analytical finance role
  • CA qualified or near-completion
  • Ready to make your first move into industry
  • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; ERP system experience (e.g. SAP) an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
  • Comfortable managing deadlines, juggling competing priorities, and operating with agility
Why Join?
  • Excellent first industry move for chartered accountants
  • Exposure to both technical finance and commercial partnering
  • Pathway to more senior roles within a large and growing organisation
  • Hybrid working model with structured training and support
  • Inclusive and performance-focused team culture
How to Apply

If you’re a first mover looking to transition from chartered into a dynamic, fast-paced commercial role — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated resume to Alex Cox at acox@sharpandcarter.com.au

For other finance positions, please visit www.sharpandcarter.com.au