Woolworths

• 12 month fixed term contract | Adelaide based 

• Genuine opportunities to further grow and progress your career 

• True business partnering role for a commercially astute and forward thinking individual

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams have multiple flex options, including working from home, multiple on-site locations, job sharing, compressed workweeks and part-time working arrangements. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. 

We understand flexibility means different things to different people. Let's discuss, what does flexibility look like for you?

What you’ll do

• Review, investigate and provide timely insights on Business Unit P&L and associated balance sheet accounts

• Perform reconciliations with a clear description of outstanding items, supporting documentation and an action plan for clearance

• Ensure financial controls are in place and reviewed regularly to comply with accounting policies, standards 

• Active participation in our Corporate Governance Program including testing key controls and reporting on deficiencies

• Drive initiatives and strategies for continual improvement of processes and perform User Acceptance Testing for any changes to the System Environment

What you’ll bring

• CA or CPA qualification, or working towards + 1 - 4 years relevant experience (retail/large corporate an advantage)

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables vlookups, macros) as well as an enthusiasm to learn new systems including SAP, GCP, BPC

• Ability to communicate complex financial information to a broad audience; strong presentation and storyboarding skills

• Ability to synthesise large amounts of data from a variety of sources

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a lot of ambiguity and attend to shifting priorities

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.