Finance Analyst - Ideal First Move from Chartered

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The Opportunity
This is a well-established, national organisation in the FMCG sector with a solid brand presence and a complex operational footprint. Known for quality, scale, and innovation, the business operates across multiple sites and is undergoing ongoing transformation to drive efficiency and growth.

The Opportunity
This is a well-established, national organisation in the FMCG sector with a strong brand presence and a complex operational footprint. Known for quality, scale, and innovation, the business operates across multiple sites and is undergoing ongoing transformation to drive efficiency and growth.
With a collaborative finance culture and a high-performing team, this business offers an ideal environment for ambitious analysts to sharpen their commercial and reporting skills while making a visible impact.
The Role

As Finance Analyst, you’ll support both the monthly reporting cycle and commercial decision-making processes across the organisation. Reporting to a Finance Manager and working closely with stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and commercial functions, you’ll help ensure data-driven decisions are made across all levels of the business.
Your key responsibilities will include:

- Preparing monthly management reports and variance analysis
- Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
- Partnering with key operational teams to analyse business drivers
- Delivering financial models and what-if scenario analysis
- Presenting insights and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
- Ensuring accurate financial controls, accruals, and reconciliations are maintained




- Identifying opportunities for reporting and process improvements

What You Bring

You’re a motivated finance professional with a strong mix of analytical ability and commercial curiosity. You enjoy digging into the numbers, but also thrive in stakeholder conversations where you can translate data into impact.
Ideal profile:

- 3-5 years’ experience in chartered (Big 4 or mid-tier) or a similar analytical finance role
- CA qualified or near-completion
- Ready to make your first move into industry
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; ERP system experience (e.g. SAP) an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
- Comfortable managing deadlines, juggling competing priorities, and operating with agility

Why Join?

- Excellent first industry move for chartered accountants
- Exposure to both technical finance and commercial partnering
- Pathway to more senior roles within a large and growing organisation
- Hybrid working model with structured training and support
- Inclusive and performance-focused team culture

How to Apply

If you’re a first mover looking to transition from chartered into a dynamic, rapid-paced commercial role — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated resume to Alex Cox at

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📌 Finance Analyst - Ideal First Move from Chartered (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne