
Senior Finance Analyst
- North Ryde, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the business unit contact lead for OCNIS and Inventory.
- Prepare the OCNIS and Inventory Plan during key cycles (FBP/JU/NU).
- Track and analyze financial commitments, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Free Cash Flow management.
- Identify Risks & Opportunities in relation to Financial Targets.
- Support the preparation and consolidation of presentations for local and regional stakeholders.
- Collaborate and build partnerships with other finance tiers including FP&A COE, GS Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Compliance groups, and Corporate COE (Tax, Treasury).
- Contribute to continuous improvement and simplification activities.
- Ensure all monthly and quarterly SOX requirements are met.
- Champion and coordinate the implementation of WWP/guideline changes in their area.
- Support internal and external audits, statutory, and legal requirements as required by GS and Tax COE.
- Perform monthly budgeting vs. actuals analysis (BVA) to ensure financial targets are met.
- Generate regional and local inventory reports.
- Review ESO and other inventory provisions, participating in ESO meetings to gain insights into management decisions.
- Prepare quarterly ESO forecast files, coordinating inputs from Commercial and Planning teams and evaluating the impact of changes from previous forecasts.
- Conduct annual preparation of Stratification files and assess financial implications of changes.
- Perform Annual Cost Roll Analysis to evaluate Inter Company Price (ICP) adjustments.
- Review and approve cross charges ensuring accuracy.
- Support projects related to OCNIS and Inventory management.
- Conduct scenario analyses to inform strategic decision-making, providing insights into potential outcomes and impacts on inventory and financials.
- Integrity: Professional approach to duties, treating all with courtesy and sensitivity.
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Quick identification of issues through variance analysis and management of complex data sets.
- Customer Focus: Commitment to meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
- Attention to Detail vs. Big Picture: Ability to manage details while understanding overall business impacts.
- Systems Knowledge: Understanding of business operating systems.
- Planning & Project Management: Results-oriented delivery against detailed plans and milestones.
- Communication & Storytelling: Clear communication with non-finance staff and strong presentation skills.
- Team Work/Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Financial certification in CPA/CA or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance or accounting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SOX controls and US GAAP.
- Experience with reporting tools such as SAP, Tableau, and TM1.