Position Summary

Location: Rhodes, Sydney
Full time, Permanent
Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years’ experience 
 

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.  

We are looking for Finance Analyst – Distribution to join our Finance and Control team based in Rhodes. In this role, the Finance Analyst will provide support and expertise in Supply chain budgeting, accounting, and analysis. Undertake complex and critical research, interpret the results of analysis, and provide alternatives / recommendations for further consideration.

A day in the life of...

Reporting to Supply Chain Controller, key responsibility of the role include:

• Prepare budgets for Supply Chain activities (Variable distribution, Fixed distribution and Bad Goods); including the build-up of the various simulation phases together with the Supply Chain teams and Warehouse Management team.  
• Partner with Distribution Center Managers in the 3 DCs in Australia to build the ownership / accountability of the costs at the DCs and drive the desired financial outcomes
• Performance analysis and reporting of actuals vs forecasts across supply chain activities and fixed overheads; ensure transparency, accuracy and timeliness of this process.
• Follow up and monitor progress to close gaps, ensuring Nestle financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed by promoting ownership of data at source. 
• Develop reports, dashboards, and support analysis in relation to performance tracking of Supply chain costs / savings initiatives, including labour productivity analysis, transportation cost analysis by lanes, outside storage analysis, Working capital analysis etc.
• Contribute to Benchmarking exercises, where required.
• Post relevant journals for Supply Chain activities.
• Perform validation of savings initiatives and perform post implementation reviews.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team, you will be a strong team player with a history of delivering results in a high-pressure environment. You have the demonstrated ability to adapt to fast pace changes. You will have a natural passion for data and an eye for detail.
• You will ideally be degree qualified in finance and have at least 4 years’ experience in Accounting or Costing, preferably within Supply Chain operations.
• You will have strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Have advanced excel skills. Experience working with SAP Finance module are preferred.
• You will possess outstanding communication skills and have the flexibility to adapt your style to suit your audience.
   

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency. 

 
COVID-19 VACCINATION may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.
 
 

Our Story
 
Nestlé is one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. 

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. 

At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 

In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.

For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-
 

Benefits

•    Training and development plans
•    Short Term Bonus 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Purchased Leave Scheme
 
Apply today!