• High-Growth Retail Business
• Ideal Opportunity for an Ambitious Assistant Accountant to step to a Commercial role
• Varied Role to Support Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting Processes

The Opportunity
  
A leading retail business is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their growing finance team. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this newly created role offers a strong development opportunity for a motivated finance professional ready to move beyond traditional accounting into a commercially focused planning and analysis position.
  
This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Accountant with prior retail experience, looking to step into a broader commercial finance role and gain hands-on exposure to planning, forecasting and business performance analysis in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  
The Challenge
  
As FP&A Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the forecasting and budgeting cycles across departments and stores
• Preparing financial and non-financial reports for performance tracking and business decision-making
• Producing P&L reports and variance analysis for stores and departments
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports and dashboards
• Working with operational teams to provide insights into key drivers of performance and trends
• Supporting ad hoc analysis as required by senior stakeholders

  
The Expertise
  
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally as an Assistant Accountant or Analyst
• Prior experience in the retail industry and a sound understanding of operational drivers
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and transactional finance flows
• Solid MS Excel skills
• Attention to detail with a commercial and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work across teams and meet deadlines
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting processes is advantageous

  
The Next Step
  
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Matt Hodgson for a confidential discussion on 0486 162 487.
Or alternatively, please apply via the link below.
  
About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
  
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