Senior Financial Analyst

Wellizen

North Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

About the CompanyWellizen is a global brand management company focused on wellness innovations that improve daily lives. Our name combines "wellness" and "citizens," reflecting our mission to serve a global community with premium products and personalized services. We value collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our growing team.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, management reporting, and variance analysis, providing strategic decision-making support to optimize business performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and drive data-driven decision-making. Retail industry experience is preferred but not essential.This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover roleKey Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide actionable insights for business growth
Develop and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
Prepare and deliver management reports, ensuring financial data is presented clearly and effectively to key stakeholders
Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance deviations and recommending corrective actions
Monitor key financial metrics, analyze trends, and propose optimization strategies
Build and improve financial models to enhance data accuracy and decision-making
Support new business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects through financial feasibility analysis
Oversee cost control measures and profitability analysis, recommending improvement strategies
Ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial reports and support internal/external audits
Collaborate with business teams to provide financial insights and operational support
Support ad hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Director to assist in day-to-day financial operations and business needs
(For candidates with retail experience) Analyze sales data, inventory turnover, and store profitability to support business improvements
Adapt to evolving business needs and take on new responsibilities as the company and finance team structure develop
Provide financial support on special projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Certification: CA or CPA qualification is essential
Experience: 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, management reporting, and variance analysis; retail industry experience is preferred but not required

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in management reporting and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling
Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for data visualization and reporting
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to present complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to adapt to changes in business structure and responsibilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
A dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities
The chance to contribute to strategic financial decisions in a growing company

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