Finance Analyst

Join Viva Energy Australia and play a key role in shaping the financial performance of one of Australias most dynamic retail networks.

We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our high-performing Operations Finance team in Adelaide SA partnering closely with both Operations and Finance leaders to deliver meaningful insights that drive business performance across our store network.

Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager this is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced multi-site retail environment. Candidates with a background in retail convenience fuel hospitality quick service restaurants franchising or other customer-facing multi-site businesses will be particularly well suited to this role.

In this position you will move beyond traditional financial reporting providing analysis and recommendations that help influence operational decision-making. Youll gain exposure to key areas of the business including store profitability operating costs capital expenditure and network performance while partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities improve outcomes and support growth.

This role offers the chance to combine your analytical expertise with commercial acumen contributing directly to the success of a large and evolving retail operation. If youre passionate about turning data into actionable insights and want to see the real impact of your work across a national store network wed love to hear from you.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Collaborate with Finance and offshore teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information and effective coordination of month-end processes.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing operational cost journals accruals reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results.
• Extract reconcile and analyse financial and operational data from multiple systems to support month-end reporting business analysis and decision-making.
• Investigate data discrepancies system issues and reporting variances by working across multiple systems to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support the Viva Energy Operations business with a focus on key operational cost drivers including store labour repairs & maintenance and other store operating expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts relating to store operating costs and operational initiatives.
• Prepare maintain and continuously improve financial and operational reports dashboards and reporting templates to provide timely and meaningful business insights.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline; CPA/CA qualification preferred
• 4 - 7 years experience in Commercial Finance FP&A or a similar finance business partnering role; prior audit experience will be considered advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience using financial systems such as D365 JD Edwards (JDE) Power BI and TM1 Cognos highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with both Finance and Operations teams
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights
• Agile and adaptable mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines

Additional Information :

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Please note that only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered for this position.

Applications Close 9 September 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time