Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial Analyst
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Melbourne
Requisition ID: 38906
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
We're seeking a motivated and adaptable Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and strategic direction of our organisation. This position is highly collaborative, partnering closely with internal Finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain. You'll provide financial analysis and insights across a variety of business dimensions, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and contribute to key planning and governance processes. The scope of the role will evolve as business needs change, so adaptability, a can-do attitude, and a desire to learn are essential.
What you'll be doing.

• Provide in-depth analytics on revenue, costs, and business performance across various functions, with the flexibility to support different areas as priorities shift.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and reporting of budgets and forecasts, clearly identifying key assumptions and variances.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and user-friendly financial reports that enable business teams to make informed decisions.
• Support the continuous improvement of reporting, business processes, and internal controls.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities and initiatives to enhance profitability and cost efficiency, partnering with the business to drive improvement.
• Participate in the evaluation and development of business cases and investment opportunities.
• Stay informed of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate and promote McCain's values and behaviours through strong teamwork, communication, and relationship building.
• Take ownership of personal development, upskilling, and performance improvement activities, aligned with business needs.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance or accounting, ideally in a chartered, consumer retail, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• CA or CPA (or equivalent) completed, or near completion.
• Strong analytical capability, with excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel/spreadsheeting skills.
• Familiarity with business reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP) is highly regarded.
• Positive, can-do attitude and a proven enthusiasm for learning and continuous professional development.
• Ability to flex across different business areas, build productive relationships, and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related field (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated drive to improve systems and processes, as well as judgement to interpret business objectives and provide actionable financial insights.

About the team.
As a valued member of our Finance team, you'll work closely with partners across Finance and the wider business. You'll be empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership of key initiatives, and actively support continuous improvement. We value a positive, can-do attitude, strong collaboration, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and ongoing professional development, all of which are essential to driving meaningful impact.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Division: ANZ
Department: ANZ Commercial Finance
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.