Senior Finance Analyst Ingredients

Position Description We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™ , Mainland™ , Western Star™ , and Bega™ . We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands. As a Co‑operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. About the role Due to internal movement, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Analyst - Ingredients to join our Commercial team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract. As the Senior Finance Analyst - Ingredients, you will provide commercial analysis and acumen to help provide commercial support for the Ingredients business unit. Key responsibilities will include: Perform variance analysis and provide month end insights for the Ingredients business unit to the broader commercial team. Track opportunities and deliver monthly reporting, including updates for sales meetings. Deliver long‑range financial forecasts and budgets, including sensitivity analysis and process improvements. Prepare financial reports and provide adhoc analysis to support business decisions. Commercial support for new product development as required. Assist with foreign currency transactions, including hedging activities, and ensure compliance with foreign exchange policies. Maintain accurate financial data and resolve discrepancies. Support strategic projects as required. Based in our Richmond office, this role enjoys free parking, flexible ways of working and a hybrid structure that allows you the balance of in‑office collaboration and working from home to suit your lifestyle. About You Critical to your success in this role will be your ability to relate to, communicate with, a wide range of stakeholders and to understand the issues facing them. You will have extensive knowledge of financial and analytical techniques including the range of specific technical skills, knowledge and competencies required to execute core financial and commercial processes. You will also have: Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commercial or financial management or other relevant discipline. CA/CPA is preferred or working towards. 3 – 5 years minimum experience in Commercial roles. Dairy / FMCG experience will be highly advantageous. Strong Excel modelling and written skills. Strong ability to assimilate and analyse complex information from disparate sources and provide sound, well‑reasoned decisions. Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. Or join our Talent Community by clicking here , to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities. The benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co‑op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. #J-18808-Ljbffr