David Jones Hiring for Finance Analyst Job at Melbourne Full Time

Play a pivotal role in providing in-depth analysis and support to our Country Road Group Commercial Finance team.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, your team will be responsible for reporting, budgeting and forecasting across each brand, and providing additional support to the broader finance and commercial teams. Working as a part of a high performing finance team, your role will be to provide valuable analysis and insights to stakeholders.

With a hybrid mix of time at home as well as our corporate office, this role will suit a data-obsessed commercial finance professional, that possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What does the role involve?

• Support the Finance Business Partners with budgeting, forecasting, and producing reports for senior management
• Liaise with Group Financial Accounting teams regarding Month End processes and reporting
• Working collaboratively to support process improvements across the Country Road brands, to ensure consistency and smooth workflow
• Support retail business units to ensure costs are correctly allocated to the general ledger and in line with budget allocations
• Aligning budgets with the strategic direction of each individual business unit
• Collate data from all online channels and develop reporting dashboards with insights and analysis
• Contribute to business case development for initiatives across the brands
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting for a wide range of stakeholders

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience in a similar commercial finance/analyst role
• Studying towards or CA/CPA qualified will be highly regarded
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills expected with previous knowledge in finance systems (ERP or BI tools) beneficial
• High level of analytical capability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Great organisational skills to support navigating between competing priorities

Why work for us?

• A competitive remuneration package, including an annual bonus incentive
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and Country Road Group
• An additional day of leave for your birthday
• The opportunity to support community partnerships through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

Want to know a bit more about us?

David Jones and the Country Road Group is Australasia’s largest department store and fashion retail group comprising of iconic brands such as David Jones, Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Part of Woolworths Holding (SA) our values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.