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As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?\nHow you will make contributions that matter\nJoin Saputo Dairy Australia as a Commercial Analyst within our FP&A team at Freshwater Place. This role combines accurate commercial reporting with analysis, curiosity and business partnering. You will bring together financial information, investigate the story behind the numbers and provide insights that support better decisions across finance and the broader business. Key elements of your role will include:\nPreparing daily and weekly sales reports for Foodservices and Route channels\nConsolidating weekly Commercial P&L reporting and providing clear commentary\nCompleting month-end reconciliations, journals and profitability reporting\nSupporting budgeting, forecasting and division-wide management reporting\nAnalysing customer profitability, purchase price variance, freight and inventory\nPartnering with Commercial Finance, Sales, Operations, Procurement and site finance to understand performance drivers\nInvestigating trends and anomalies, identifying issues and turning data into practical commercial insights\nContributing to regular and ad hoc business performance analysis and projects\nAbout you\nTertiary qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting, together with a CA or CPA qualification\nAt least three years’ relevant experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, dairy or another complex commercial environment\nAdvanced Excel capability, including building, running and interpreting financial reports and models\nStrong analytical skills and genuine curiosity to understand what is driving the numbers\nSound commercial acumen and the confidence to provide meaningful commentary and recommendations\nHigh attention to detail, strong organisation and the ability to deliver accurate work to agreed timeframes\nA proactive, hands-on and self-directed approach, with the willingness to seek answers rather than wait for direction\nClear communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders\nExperience with BI reporting tools; SAP exposure is advantageous but not essential\nWe’ll support you with\nThe opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values-led company\nA competitive annual salary\nLearning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way\nThe ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program\nClick on Apply for this job to submit your application.\nSaputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. 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