Finance Analyst job in Auckland, New Zealand

Job Title: Junior Finance Analyst

Location: Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

Company: Wattie's (Kraft Heinz)

About the Role:

At Wattie's (Kraft Heinz), we are passionate about nurturing and developing talent to make a real difference. We are currently offering multiple opportunities in Commercial Finance, where you will work closely with our dynamic commercial teams in New Zealand, including Sales, Marketing, and Category. As a Junior Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing finance processes related to our ANZ P&L and their impact on our company's financial performance.

We embrace diversity and welcome candidates without an FMCG background who are eager to learn and possess approximately 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling monthly performance forecasts and conduct financial trend and variance analysis reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Trade Spend functions.
• Ensure the completion of the forecasting cycle and communicate any risks or opportunities to management.
• Provide essential financial analysis to support decision-making, modeling, and scenario building for the P&L.
• Collaborate on initiatives to drive process improvements and cost-saving opportunities for company operations.
• Manage pricing and customer deductions.
• Review statements and reconcile accounts.

About You:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Finance or Accounting role, or experience in Accounts Receivable/Payable/Reconciliation/Analysis.
• Must have full and ongoing work rights in New Zealand at the time of application.

Benefits Program:

At Wattie's (Kraft Heinz), we believe in taking care of our employees with our 'Live Well' benefits program, which includes:

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility in when and where you work.
• Gatherings: Monthly drinks & nibbles, End of Year Celebration.
• Wellbeing: Annual health checks, flu shots, onsite wellbeing sessions, and webinars.
• Volunteering: Volunteer days with Foodbank, meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against Hunger.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
• In-house training programs: Access to our online learning platform, Ownerversity, for continuous learning and development.
• Career Development: Opportunity for mentorship by excellent leaders and on-the-job skill development and coaching.
• Cultural Leave: Two days of paid leave per calendar year for fulfilling or observing religious, ceremonial, or culturally significant days.

How to Apply:

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your aspirations and you believe your skills and experience can add value (even if not specified), we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and contributions are highly valued.

Apply on our company site: Junior Finance Analyst Application

Explore more opportunities on our company site: Kraft Heinz Careers

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes, and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), please don’t hesitate to apply!