Finance Manager - Merchandise - National Support Centre - Hawthorn East, VIC - Full Time
- Recruiter
- Westfarmers - Bunnings
- Location
- Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 24 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2020
- Ref
- 71226
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
About us:
At Bunnings, we believe home improvement should be accessible to everyone. When it comes to working with us, the same applies.
To create a work environment where our team members feel like they belong, we do our best to nurture a supportive culture. Our trust in each other gives us confidence to make an impact in our roles and to our customers.
Our team members are encouraged to lead their own way. Our teams are empowered and encouraged to be accountable for making an impact, no matter how big or small.
In our support offices, we may not quite resemble our iconic green sheds, but working behind the scenes are a team of people that make our stores come to life.
About the role:
The Finance Manager - Merchandise will be tasked with providing commercial support and analysis to the Merchandise Leadership Team.
Reporting into the Head of Finance - Merchandise, Marketing & Supply Chain , this position will be responsible for driving the annual planning and budget cycle by liaising with key stakeholders to ensure accurate and achievable targets are set. They will also be responsible for preparing financial models for growth strategies, business cases, trials and concepts, and ensure reporting is in place to measure progress and success of growth strategies.
Our ideal candidate will have completed their CPA or CA, and have a minimum of 10 years' experience working in a financial role within the retail or FMCG industry. They will also have strong analytical skills, high level influencing skills, be team and customer focused, action oriented, and have strong commercial orientation and acumen.
As the Finance Manager - Merchandise, you can expect to:
You'll need:
What's in it for you:
Retaining an inclusive, family feel while growing into one of Australia and New Zealand largest and most widely recognised brands has come naturally to us and we'd love to welcome you to the family.
External Agencies please note: We request you do not reach out or send unsolicited resumes to HR or any Hiring Managers within the business. Bunnings will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
At Bunnings, we believe home improvement should be accessible to everyone. When it comes to working with us, the same applies.
To create a work environment where our team members feel like they belong, we do our best to nurture a supportive culture. Our trust in each other gives us confidence to make an impact in our roles and to our customers.
Our team members are encouraged to lead their own way. Our teams are empowered and encouraged to be accountable for making an impact, no matter how big or small.
In our support offices, we may not quite resemble our iconic green sheds, but working behind the scenes are a team of people that make our stores come to life.
About the role:
The Finance Manager - Merchandise will be tasked with providing commercial support and analysis to the Merchandise Leadership Team.
Reporting into the Head of Finance - Merchandise, Marketing & Supply Chain , this position will be responsible for driving the annual planning and budget cycle by liaising with key stakeholders to ensure accurate and achievable targets are set. They will also be responsible for preparing financial models for growth strategies, business cases, trials and concepts, and ensure reporting is in place to measure progress and success of growth strategies.
Our ideal candidate will have completed their CPA or CA, and have a minimum of 10 years' experience working in a financial role within the retail or FMCG industry. They will also have strong analytical skills, high level influencing skills, be team and customer focused, action oriented, and have strong commercial orientation and acumen.
As the Finance Manager - Merchandise, you can expect to:
- Provide independent financial and commercial support and advice to the Merchandise Leadership Team
- Act in an advisory capacity to the Merchandise General Managers on all finance matters
- Proactively work with the Merchandise Planning team on the monthly forecasts to improve accuracy and identify opportunities to deliver an improved commercial outcome
- Develop accurate financial forecasting processes to provide clear visibility of monthly and full year results
- Proactively seek opportunities to provide and develop value adding analysis to facilitate efficient and effective decision making across the department (drive better outcomes)
- Prepare financial models for all Merchandise Growth Strategies and business cases and ensure reporting in place to measure progress and success of growth strategies
- Communicate monthly results to management highlighting opportunities for improvement
- Provide analytical support and commercial advice to assist in effectively allocating resources to meet business financial outcomes
- Prepare financial models and pressure test growth strategies over period of the Corporate plan
- Incorporate and challenge financial thinking regarding expected economic /competitor influences and businesses future strategic agenda
- Understand the entrepreneurial nature of the business and provide support in the measures of success for trial and recommendations for systems and compliance
- Lead and drive the performance of the team ensuring business objectives are delivered
- Coach and develop the team, ensuring development plans are prepared, team is trained and continuously challenged
You'll need:
- A tertiary qualification in Commerce, or Business degree with relevant accounting and finance majors
- 10+ years' working experience in a finance function, for a large-scale retail operation or similar
- Experience leading a team of accountants
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles to enable robust monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting models
- Ability to manage multiple key stakeholders across the business to deliver an accurate budget/forecast/corporate plan in a timely manner
- Strong commercial orientation and commercial acumen
- Proficient computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint, TM1, Cognos)
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary package
- Team member and partner discount
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible team members
- The opportunity to participate in Wesfarmers Share Plan
- Access to discounted offers from corporate partners
- Ongoing career development and training
- Work in a fun and informal team
- Offers flexibility in an inclusive work environment
- Chances to create a real difference in your community and environment
Retaining an inclusive, family feel while growing into one of Australia and New Zealand largest and most widely recognised brands has come naturally to us and we'd love to welcome you to the family.
External Agencies please note: We request you do not reach out or send unsolicited resumes to HR or any Hiring Managers within the business. Bunnings will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.