Senior Finance Analyst - Freight & Distribution
Senior Finance Analyst - Freight & Distribution
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Job Description
So much good. So lets make it better.
You might not have heard of us but were sure you know the high-quality brands and products weve been distributing to the building industry for almost 40 years.
With 25 locations across Australia Lincoln Sentry is a proud part of the DuluxGroup family so we can support you as you grow with us. And while work is important our top priority is to ensure you stay safe on the job and get home to the people who matter most.
Were really proud of all weve achieved over the years. But weve really only scratched the surface. Join us as Senior Finance Analyst and help us as we take something great and make it better.
Your opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Head of Supply Chain this role is central to optimising freight spend improving route efficiency and supporting strategic decisions through data-driven insights.
As the Senior Finance Analyst youll be the go-to expert for analytics reporting forecasting and budgeting across the Supply Chain function for Lincoln Sentry including Distribution Centres Purchasing Freight and Gross Margin.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for data logistics and financial insight who wants to make a measurable impact across a complex fast-paced business.
In this role youll be driving cost efficiencies and performance uplift through deep analysis of freight spend route efficiency and transport methodsempowering the Supply Chain function to make data-driven decisions that enhance service safety and profitability in a dynamic market environment.
Heres what youll achieve here
- Own freight analytics and monthly financial outcomes across Supply Chain
- Deliver deep-dive analysis to identify cost efficiencies and performance uplift
- Lead budgeting and forecasting for freight supply chain and SLOBs
- Develop and maintain freight-related master data and reporting tools
- Build a Cost to Serve model to support strategic decision-making
- Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Champion continuous improvement and automation across reporting processes
What youll bring
- 5 years experience in a similar finance or analytics role
- CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Business Commerce Analytics or related field
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
- Advanced Excel and SAP skills; Power BI experience preferred
- Proven ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Experience with data systems such as SQL IBP TM1 BW
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage complexity
Why this role
- Strategic Visibility: Present insights to senior stakeholders and influence key decisions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain Sales Category and Finance teams
- Innovation & Improvement: Leverage data tools and automation to unlock performance gains
- Growth & Development: Build relationships across Lincoln Sentry and DuluxGroup Finance teams and contribute to a culture of learning and excellence
But whats most important is that youre committed to doing good work well. Youll work shoulder-to-shoulder with trustworthy people so its important that youre willing to work in a team environment. Were also on a constant journey of growth so youll need to have an open mind and be flexible to change.
Why choose us
You know when you get to do good quality work with people you actually like It feels good eh At Lincoln Sentry youll find no-nonsense people who get in and get it done. We roll up our sleeves share the load then head home safe and sound.
Tegan loves working for Lincoln Sentry because it means she can achieve a healthy work-life balance as she raises her young family.
Ive learned how to step back more here. I think its important to have a good work-life balance and Lincoln Sentry is very supportive of that. You shouldnt have to pull astronomical hours to get your job done. Here you get all the tools and resources you need to find the balance thats right for you.
We know you give a lot. So heres some of what youll get in return:
- Stay active anytime anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
- Industry-leading professional development programs
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
- Total wellbeing support through our wellbeing app and our LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Employee Celebration Program and Quarterly XCEED Program to recognise and reward your hard work
- Up to $1000 a year back on out-of-pocket medical expenses through our Gap Plan
- Supporting our Communities employee action day
Looking for more If you want to step up theres space for you to learn and progress - at Lincoln Sentry DuluxGroup and beyond. Realising your full potential starts here.
Help us take something great and make it better
Theres so much potential here for the taking.
We have the plan. Now we just need you.
We are proudly part of DuluxGroup so one of our DuluxGroup team members will contact you throughout the recruitment process on behalf of Lincoln Sentry.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
