We are seeking a commercially astute and analytically driven Finance Analyst to support our Sales and Marketing functions within a dynamic FMCG environment. This is a high-impact role, working with cross-functional teams to ensure visibility and control over trade and marketing spend, deliver accurate reporting, and drive value through actionable insights. This role is pivotal in providing financial insights, ensuring budgetary control, and driving return on investment (ROI) across marketing campaigns and trade spend. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a strong operational accounting background and is after commercial exposure.
If you’re grounded in accounting and ready for a role with real commercial influence – this is your opportunity to step into the front line.
Please note this is a temporary 6-month contract, with a view to be made a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to manage and optimize trade spend and marketing budgets.
- Monitor and report on actuals vs. budget/forecast for trade spend and marketing spend.
- Support monthly financial close processes, including accruals and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies related to spend management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve forecasting accuracy and spend efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting tools.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA qualification preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in an accounting/finance role including within the FMCG sector
- Strong understanding of trade spend, promotional planning, and marketing ROI.
- Proficient in financial systems (e.g., SAP, TM1, Power BI, Excel), especially Power Query
- Experience working with large datasets
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Business partnering mindset with a proactive approach to adding value.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a global company with expanding interests in seafood
- Hands-on exposure to end-to-end commercial operations
- Flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for career development
- A modern Sydney Olympic Park office and hybrid working environment
- A supportive, values-led team that’s passionate about performance and sustainability
- Access to Maxxia Rewards – an online app where you can purchase discounted movie tickets, Red Balloon Vouchers, get discount at many entertainment venues and restaurants, plus more!
- Access to Workplace, Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and your family including but not limited to Personal Challenges, Mental Health, Grief, Separation or Financial challenges.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance with waived waiting periods.
- Discounted Seafood
Who are we?
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.
If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Georgina at [email protected]
