- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team on a permanent, full time basis.
Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Finance Manager – Business Partnering, you will provide accurate financial information, reporting, analysis and accounting support to help business stakeholders understand performance and meet financial objectives. You will support financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and continuous improvement across your portfolio, while partnering with leaders to interpret results, identify risks and opportunities, and support informed operational and financial decision making.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
develop effective working relationships with business leaders and operational stakeholders to understand activities, reporting requirements and performance drivers
provide timely financial information, analysis and guidance to support operational and financial decision making across your portfolio
prepare and analyse financial and operational performance reporting, including trend, variance and driver-based analysis for business leaders, Executive Committee, Board and governance reporting requirements
identify financial risks, issues and opportunities and communicate findings clearly to relevant stakeholders
support month-end, year-end, audit, statutory reporting, reconciliations and financial control activities to maintain accurate, complete and reliable financial information
support the preparation and maintenance of budgets, forecasts and rolling forecasts, including analysis of assumptions, variances, risks and opportunities
contribute to finance process improvements, automation initiatives, system enhancements, reporting tools and data governance activities that improve efficiency, reporting quality and financial controls
About you
To succeed in this role, you will:
hold a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance or a related discipline, and have completed or are expected to complete post graduate studies in CPA/CA within the required timeframe for the relevant professional body
have at least 3+ years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering roles
have sound understanding and application of Australian Accounting Standards, corporate reporting requirements, internal controls and financial governance
be highly analytical, with the ability to identify key performance drivers, trends, risks, opportunities and financial control issues
communicate clearly and effectively, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, practical insights for stakeholders at all levels
bring a strong internal and external customer focus, with genuine interest in business operations and contribution to Elders’ strategic priorities
have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint
have experience in a sales organisation, agricultural setting or ASX listed environment, with D365, Power BI or Tableau experience highly regarded
We are passionate about Elders and Australian agribusiness and want someone who shares our passion.
About Elders
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.
The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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