18th September, 2024 Psst, hey you! Yes, you! Are you a Senior Finance Analyst looking for a change or thinking about taking the plunge into the corporate animal health & pet food world? We have the paw-some opportunity you've been looking for! Why join us? Do work that matters. We're pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We're driven to create a better life for our pets. Make an impact and change the game. We give you the tools and training for you to do your best to support our customers and in turn, their beloved furry companions. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We're all ears! Growing and global. We're growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we're only getting started! Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do. Flexible and hybrid working. Work from the office and home, to suit your flexibility. Grow your career with us. We're big believers in lifelong learning. You'll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career. Pets are part of our family : bring your pet to our Crows Nest office, access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, and we offer extra pet carer and compassionate leave for when your furry family needs you. Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave! We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst - Operations. The role will report to the Finance Manager - Operations and support the supply chain and manufacturing teams in providing product costing, analytical, reporting and control support to ensure sound financial decision-making. What you'll do Costing: Support the ANZ and Global teams with respect to costing analysis. Perform product costing set-up, roll-up, analysis and maintenance. Establish an Operations Finance reporting framework leverage zero-base and standard costing concepts, incorporating manufacturing efficiencies, overheads and commodity inflation. Demonstrate knowledge across the value chain to drive P&L outcomes. Support Supply Chain leaders through insightful analysis and value add propositions. Support month-end close processes and monthly reporting on Supply Chain performance. Assist in preparation of monthly reporting. Provide insights and commentary. Perform variance analysis and present outcomes to key stakeholders. Partner with the Operations team to establish a robust annual budget. Proactively participate in improving processes, tools and systems to improve controls and process efficiency. What will help you succeed Previous Operations Finance exposure and analytical experience in a consumer product, supply chain or manufacturing environment Solid experience with reporting and data analysis. Being able to draw insights and tell the story behind the numbers P&L and cashflow understanding Critical thinking and a curious mindset Strong communication and influencing skills Being comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment Passion for process improvement Nice to have (but not essential) FMCG, supply chain, operations, manufacturing industry experience CPA/CA qualification What we're about Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real. Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide. We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference. Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love 'Em & Fussy Cat! Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe. With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career. What's next? If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity's not a buzzword here, it's in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That's why we're committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at: We look forward to hearing from you. Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. #J-18808-Ljbffr