Senior Financial Analyst

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Controlling / FP&A Department at REMONDIS Australia as a Senior Financial Analyst based in the Head Office in Sydney (Mascot), NSW.

We’re looking for an experienced accountant or Financial Analyst who wants to progress with their career into a role that encompasses reporting, planning and data analytics. You will be a forward-thinking, tech-savvy individual, eager to learn, and desire to improve processes by leveraging technology and automation.

Reporting to the Controlling/FPA Manager, this career-defining role has enormous potential to build a long-term career with a high growth and dynamic organisation on a transformational and innovative journey.

How you will make an impact

• Timely, accurate and effective reporting of financial and operational results to the local management teams and parent company
• Play a major role in delivering quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Enhance budget and forecast processes through technology, communication and delivering value driving insights
• Deliver financial analysis and data-driven insights to support timely and informed decision-making
• Support business development and acquisition initiatives including value analysis and integration
• Deliver bi-annual risk reporting and analysis
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, finance colleagues, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Identify inefficiencies in existing financial processes and recommend improvements to streamline operations and enhance accuracy
• Be part of the growth and transformation journey involving special projects within the department and across the organisation
• Support and mentor 2 financial analysts

You’ll likely have developed your skills in a similar heavy industry sector such as logistics, waste, capital equipment, mining or resources. What’s crucial is that you can think strategically with an innovative and future-focused approach.

Who we are

REMONDIS is one of the world's largest recycling, service and water companies. We’re a privately-owned family company headquartered in Germany, with over 40,000 employees and operations on four continents. We’ve been here in Australia since 1982.

With over 1,100 employees and 39 business locations in Australia, we serve more than 24,000 commercial, industrial and municipal customers in meeting their sustainability goals through comprehensive waste collection, treatment, resource recovery and management solutions.

REMONDIS Australia has grown and diversified to become one of the largest waste and recycling companies in the country. Acclaimed for our focus on customer support and service excellence, we work collaboratively with our customers and local authorities to deliver innovative, safe and reliable solutions across all industry sectors.

Together, we believe we can achieve a more sustainable future; a future in which waste is a resource.

Reasons you’ll stay

Autonomy: you’ll have the empowerment you need to be successful and the independence and autonomy to thrive.

Flexibility: you’ll be given the freedom to prioritise your time and working preferences.

Work that matters: contribute to a more sustainable future. The solutions you’ll be representing will support businesses, the community and the environment.

Career opportunities: we are growing and with growth comes opportunity to own and grow the role by developing market competitiveness.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in either Finance and/or Accounting.
• Qualified CPA/CA/CFA accreditation
• 5 plus years’ experience in a financial analyst or accounting role.  Experience in waste, transport, capital equipment, mining or resources will be highly regarded
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis within commercial settings
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial concepts with demonstrated experience handling P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow statements.
• Comfortable building financial models to support ad hoc financial analysis for key company stakeholders.
• Able to efficiently and accurately consolidate, transform, and analyse large volumes of data
• Advanced Excel skills, PowerBI, ProPhix, Powerpoint, Reporting/Budgeting systems and major ERP experience (e.g. Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)
• Keen desire to learn the “how to” and “why” of current processes to understand and optimise current business practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Natural inclination for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be proactive in relation to continuous improvement, understanding processes, and communicating with stakeholders
• Ability to self-manage and work to deadlines as well as support overall team objectives

Are you with us? To apply:

You’ll need a copy of your current license and proof of entitlement to work in Australia.

You’ll undergo a police check and pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.