Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - Sydney

Employment Type:  Permanent (Full Time)
Business Area:  Finance & Technology
Division:  Commercial Finance
Location: 

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

About our team
What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it’s the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it’s highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate!  As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed and industrial customers around the world, we are proud to say we’re leading the way in sustainable agriculture.


About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role sits as part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team and provides financial, strategic, analytical and reporting support in connection with GrainCorp’s core operating initiatives and targeted growth opportunities.

Specifically, you will:
 

  • Labour forecasting
  • Balance sheet and cashflow preparation and consolidation
  • Design, develop, implement and maintain flexible financial models 
  • Support commercial finance and business leaders in developing and providing financial analysis, insights and reporting in connection with our core operating initiatives
  • Prepare presentations, briefs/cases and plans to support identification and development of opportunities
  • Support adhoc business modelling and analysis for senior finance and business leaders
  • Assess and maintain a database of key business drivers and rate assumptions to support reporting and modelling outcomes
  • Assist in the development of financial analysis and modelling capability across finance.


About your experience
Our ideal candidate is tertiary qualified in finance (CA/CPA), or a related discipline and has demonstrated skills and experience in financial analysis / modelling / planning along with:
 

  • Independent skills to research and to access internal & external information
  • Strong commercial acumen with attention to detail
  • Advanced-level Excel & PowerPoint skills
  • Understanding of financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statements)
  • Problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop innovative and practical solutions


* please note this role is title "Senior Analyst" internally


Ready to apply? / How do you apply?
The next steps are easy!  Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you! 

In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a national police check and credit check.