Woolworths

• 12 Month Fixed term contract
• Opportunity to lead, coach and mentor team members
• Adelaide based - Gepps Cross with a hybrid working arrangement

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?

The Opportunity
 The primary responsibility of this role is to review, investigate and provide insights on our New Zealand produce manufacturing, specifically reviewing the gains or losses generated during the production process. This includes preparing balance sheet reconciliations, managing Business Unit queries, performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), closing Business Unit monthly results, as well as supporting the wider team in driving continuous improvements across all aspects of the team’s performance.
 

What you’ll do

• Holistic P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation review with analysis and insightful reporting for specific areas
• Preparation/Oversee Financial Statement Analysis notes to the Woolworths Financial Statements at HY and FY
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed effectively inline with the Balance Sheet Reconciliation Guidelines, taking full ownership of quality and timeliness of completion. 
• Communication of risks/opportunities in the balance sheet to stakeholders
• Drive and lead continuous improvement to add value for our business partners
• Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to business partners
• Maintain an effective understanding of business and reporting considerations
• Maintain stakeholder relationships within various Business Units
• Oversee the Month End close process for Business Units
• Provide support across the team including BAU and leave coverage when required.
• Perform and review User Acceptance Testing for any changes to the System Environment

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience, exposure in retail/large corporate will be advantageous
• You will have a finance related degree with a CA or CPA qualification (or studying towards)
• Expertise in reconciling complex accounts, including bank statements, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Google Suite, SAP, BPC, GCP and Excel
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.

What you’ll experience

• A progressive and flexible ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• 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.