Junior Commercial Controller
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
At Lactalis we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. We are passionate ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.
Our Purpose
At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2500 passionate employees working closely with our farmers customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Pauls OAK Ice Break Vaalia Tamar Valley Dairy Jalna and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. Our brands bring pride to our employees and we continue to innovate with new products.
About the role
We are seeking a Junior Commercial Controller to join our Commercial Management team based in Scoresby VIC. Reporting to the Commercial Management Control Manager this role will provide commercial accounting support forecasting and financial analysis to Sales and Marketing teams across products channels and customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional to gain exposure to commercial finance in an FMCG environment partnering closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to business performance.
- Act as the key contact for the Major Accounts Reconciliation Team in relation to customer claims and trade spend queries.
- Support month-end close by processing journals across commercial overheads marketing and trade.
- Build and maintain commercial forecasts and assist with budget preparationPartner with Sales (NAMs KAMs) and Marketing teams to provide financial insights and performance analysis.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support financial reporting requirements.
- Assist with promotion systems trade spend reporting and rebate tracking (including non-grocery).
- Provide data-driven insights to support marketing category and commercial decision-making.
- Contribute to process improvement reporting enhancements and ad hoc commercial projects.
About You
You are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced collaborative environment. With a strong analytical mindset you are confident translating financial data into practical insights and partnering with stakeholders across Sales and Marketing.
You hold a degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline and are working towards (or keen to pursue) your CA/CPA. You bring 23 years experience in commercial finance or a similar role with exposure to forecasting budgeting and financial reporting.
You have strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP highly regarded) along with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. Experience in FMCG trade spend or continuous improvement initiatives will be highly valued.
What can we Offer you
In return we provide a fast paced diverse and inclusive environment where you will have access to a great range of employee benefits including employee discounts hybrid working employee assistance program paid volunteer leave and a reward and recognition program.
Our story:
Ours is aSTORYof a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds No. 1 dairy company. We are 85000loyalteam members working across 100 countries and together we create the#LactalisExperience.
Lactalis Australias iconic and heritage brands are ourPASSION providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We arehumble proud and resilient. We care for our employees land farmers and consumers which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.
We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurshipby bringing togetherpragmaticandtenaciouspersonalities. Ouraccountabilityensures we have ownership within our roles and with ourEXPERTISEand dairyknow howsets us apart.
Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender ethnicity religious beliefs or ability.
If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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