Commercial Accountant International

• Permanent full-time position offering competitive salary
• Be part of a fun, dynamic & hard-working team
• Hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.  We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting finance role within the international business unit which has achieved strong growth in the last few years by exporting to over 30 countries. Based in Scoresby, and reporting to the Senior Commercial Accountant, the role of Commercial Accountant will manage Month End Accounting processes, partner the International Management team and provide decision support to drive growth and profitability.

This full time role will be a crucial link between the international business unit and cross functional teams including Supply Chain, Industrial, Corporate Finance and will be actively involved in process improvements and cost saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities,

• Management of month end accounting close – Accruals and prepayments relating to trade spend, COGS/consumptions, logistics, marketing & overheads.
• Management reporting & analysis – Variance analysis and provision of commentary for monthly result. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and Finance reporting pack.
• Effective management of trade and marketing spend - Management and tracking of promotions, trading terms, listing fees, trade marketing, and marketing spend.
• Review and analysis of inventory and credit risk
• Financial modelling & decision support in collaboration with FP&A team and management team.
• Liaise with Corporate Finance, AP, AR teams and External auditors as required.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years commercial experience in FMCG/manufacturing or similar industry
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance or related field
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards
• Advanced Excel
• Exposure to ERP & reporting systems – SAP BI preferable
• Data extraction, modelling & ability to apply across the entire P&L

The successful applicant will have a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines. In addition, the candidate will be commercially minded, a team player, and able to work with a range of stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of a dynamic team and gain exposure to international markets.

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your application to our Talent Acquisition Manager by selecting Apply Now.