Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst

Join The Arnott's Group and be part of a 160-year legacy of crafting delicious moments with iconic brands loved across the globe.

About the Role:

The Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and strategic decision-making within Arnott's NZ. This position is responsible for partnering with our production site, developing and maintaining comprehensive financial models that forecast logistics costs, SG&A costs, and cash flow. By leading the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), formal projections, and monthly analysis for those areas, the Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst ensures that the organisation remains on track to meet its financial goals.

Collaboration is essential in this role, and you will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for financial analysis. Effective communication is paramount, as you must convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

The role will contribute to the ongoing development of best practices within the finance function, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. In the role you will also play a vital role in creating a positive and collaborative team environment, participating in special projects as assigned to support the overall success of the organisation.

What your days look like:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for forecasting manufacturing performance, product costing, logistics costs, SG&A costs, and Balance Sheet movements
• Lead the AOP, formal projections, and monthly calls for supply chain, SG&A costs, and Balance Sheet movements
• Analyse variances between actuals and comparables providing clear explanations and recommendations
• Prepare and deliver insightful financial reports and presentations for department heads
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into financial performance
• Manage the month end close process for supply chain, and SG&A costs
• Support the development of business cases for new initiatives and investments
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide strategic financial guidance.

The Ingredients for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Progressive experience in manufacturing, FP&A or a related financial analysis role 
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
• Proficiency in financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, PowerBI)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
• CA or equivalent (or on the path to).

Perks:

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Extra Annual Leave to recharge
• Discounted Gym & Health Insurance
• Free Onsite Parking
• Supportive Culture that celebrates wins, values integrity, and empowers you to thrive

Our Culture:

At The Arnott's Group, we're driven by high performance and integrity. We take pride in our achievements and celebrate the wins that come from collective effort. When you join our team, you'll experience a genuine sense of belonging, be empowered to take ownership, be recognised for your contributions, and collaborate with passionate, talented people.

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We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies