Junior Finance & Sales Analyst

Job title : Junior Finance & Sales Analyst
Location : Sydney
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Jacinta Coyne
Contact email : jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JC27072021
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity is available to an enthusiastic individual to a join a world leading FMCG Organisation located in Macquarie Park. This role involves the providing the financial support to various sales business units within the company that reach consumers in a variety of different mediums. A key part of the role will be participating in the annual budgeting and forecasting process as well as assisting with business transformation initiatives.

This role is suited to a switched on candidate who is currently studying CA/CPA or CIMA.
  
The role will include, but is not limited to:
  • Ensure new users in the Sales teams are appropriately set up and trained in the use of SAP and inhouse reporting through Promax.
  • Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) by working with the Senior Sales Controller and Sales teams
  • Assist in the consolidation of ABP/Forecast, including uploading key metrics to the global system
  • Proactively participate and uphold processes and accounting internal controls
  • Provide support to the Senior Sales Controller and Head of Controlling as deemed appropriate
  • Support the Sales Controlling function in annual budget and quarterly forecast process including preparation of presentations when required.
  • Provide adhoc analysis and reporting where required, including monitor promotional and other Trade expenditure.
  • Work closely with the Finance team to ensure adherence to accounting processes and controls including month end and quarter end requirements
The ideal Candidate:
  • Studying towards CPA, CA or CIMA
  • Prior relevant commercial financial experience within Retail/FMCG landscape
  • Tech savvy; in depth knowledge with a large ERP System (SAP Preferred)
  • Intermediate MS Excel Skills
  • Analytical mindset
  • Exceptional communication skills; written & verbal
  
How to Apply?
Please indicate your interest for this position by applying to the role via the link provided. For further enquiries - please contact Jacinta Coyne directly at: jcoyne@sharpandcarter.com.au