Job Description
The Casino Food Companyis 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.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Analyse revenue, margins, production costs, and operational KPIs.
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Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights.
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Support monthly management reporting and board reporting packs.
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Prepare profitability, scenario, and investment analysis to support business decisions, particularly for Capex projects.
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Support month-end and year-end close processes.
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Assist accountant to review the weekly P&L; and management reports.
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Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within ERP systems.
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Assist with the process of Internal Audit to ensure compliance with established procedures or agreed business objectives.
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Extract, analyse, and interpret data using SQL, Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems.
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Develop and optimise SQL queries to support reporting and business insights.
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Build automated reports, dashboards, and KPI reporting solutions.
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Analyse operational performance, inventory, labour, and production trends.
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Support data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics.
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Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement
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Provide financial insights and education to operational and business leaders.
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Attend operational meetings with business unit leaders.
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Analyse production costs, yields, and operational efficiencies.
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Support reporting automation, ERP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
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Drive continuous improvement across finance reporting and analytics.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
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CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification (preferable).
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Experience in FP&A;, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or Financial Accounting.
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Experience with SQL querying and data analysis skills.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and Power Query.
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Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
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Experience working with ERP and planning systems.
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Solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience within food manufacturing, food processing, agribusiness, or FMCG.
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Experience in reporting automation and finance process improvement.
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Why Join Us?
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Join one of the Northern Rivers' largest private employers and a leading Australian meat processing business.
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Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
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Gain exposure to finance, operations, and business transformation initiatives.
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Lead reporting automation and analytics projects.
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Enjoy career progression opportunities to Senior Analyst or Finance Manager roles.
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📌 Financial Analyst (North Lismore)
🏢 Casino Food
📍 North Lismore