Full Time Role Based in Lytton
Australian Owned Company with Strong Year on Year Growth
Discounted Food, Travel, Movie Tickets, Entertainment, Gym Memberships + More
PFD Food Services is a 100% Australian owned food service network, with 70 strategically located distribution centres around Australia. We deliver an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood together frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions to the food service industry.
Since 1943, we have been distributor of choice for cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs, schools and any foodservice business that demands a wide range of products delivered with outstanding customer service. We've always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success. In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.
What does a day in the role look like?
This position will provide support to a State/Business Unit and their respective branches on financial and commercial tasks. The finance business partner is part of the Group Finance team are also responsible for end to end financial/commercial matters for the Region including month-end processes, budgets. Forecasts, business case preparation, reconciliations and ad-hoc tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse, review and report on the financial performance and position of specified branches/regions on a monthly and annual basis against budgets, forecasts and last year
Investigate and explain variances, trends and anomalies including investigations of sales, margins, productivity, labour and material variances, inventory, direct and indirect costs
Prepare month end financials and yearend closes through processing of journals for provisions/accruals/adjustments
Prepare & distribute monthly presentation packs for consolidation and BPM reviews including insights and commentary
Liaise with Branch Managers, Area Business Managers and General Managers, and assist with achieving regional profitability and growth targets
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with company policy
Carry out analysis of system processes relating to assigned regions
Prepare general ad hoc reports
Regional budget preparation and analysis
Preparation of branch and regional forecasts
Assist with both internal and external audits as required.
Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned from time to time
Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications
CPA/CA Qualified with minimum 5 -7 years' experience in a commercial environment
Strong technical accounting, commercial skills and presentation skills
Framework and facts orientated approach is a must
Strong analytical / problem solving skills – provide actionable insights
Attention to detail is a must
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence outcomes
Ability to multi-task assignments and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast pacedenvironmentwith multiple responsibilities.
Both internally & externally focused thinker
Strong commitment to a team culture and performance
High levels of energy and drive – Performance based mindset, results orientated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills with Intermediate / Advanced Excel (VBA), Word, PowerPoint
Knowledge of TM1, Qlik and PowerBi an advantage
What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate
We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). In addition, we are offering the Woolworth's team benefits such as 5% off your weekly grocery shop, 10% at Big W and BWS plus more!
Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below
As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.
PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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