The Casino Food Company is a leading export food processor with production facilities located in Casino and Booyong, near Lismore, in the Northern Rivers area of the NSW Far North Coast.
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Financial Analyst to support the Head of Finance in delivering financial reporting, business insights, and performance analysis across the business.
This role offers a unique blend of financial analysis, financial accounting, and data analytics, partnering closely with operational teams to drive performance, support strategic decision-making, and improve reporting through automation and business intelligence tools.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis
- Analyse revenue, margins, production costs, and operational KPIs.
- Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights.
- Support monthly management reporting and board reporting packs.
- Prepare profitability, scenario, and investment analysis to support business decisions, particularly for Capex projects.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist accountant to review the weekly P&L; and management reports.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within ERP systems.
- Assist with the process of Internal Audit to ensure compliance with established procedures or agreed business objectives.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Extract, analyse, and interpret data using SQL, Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems.
- Develop and optimise SQL queries to support reporting and business insights.
- Build automated reports, dashboards, and KPI reporting solutions.
- Analyse operational performance, inventory, labour, and production trends.
- Support data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics.
Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement
- Provide financial insights and education to operational and business leaders.
- Attend operational meetings with business unit leaders.
- Analyse production costs, yields, and operational efficiencies.
- Support reporting automation, ERP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance reporting and analytics.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
- CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification (preferable).
- Experience in FP&A;, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or Financial Accounting.
- Experience with SQL querying and data analysis skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and Power Query.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
- Experience working with ERP and planning systems.
- Solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience within food manufacturing, food processing, agribusiness, or FMCG.
- Experience in reporting automation and finance process improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Join one of the Northern Rivers' largest private employers and a leading Australian meat processing business.
- Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Gain exposure to finance, operations, and business transformation initiatives.
- Lead reporting automation and analytics projects.
- Enjoy career progression opportunities to Senior Analyst or Finance Manager roles.
To apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please apply online through Seek or e-mail your resume and cover letter to
[email protected] Applications close Friday 25th September 2026
📌 Financial Analyst (Casino)
🏢 Casino Food Company
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