Finance Analyst (Demand Planning) | 12-month mat leave cover

Robert Half


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Croydon, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
The Company

Our client is a global leader in automotive technology and innovation. With operations in over 30 countries and a reputation as one of the largest aftermarket suppliers in the world, they are renowned for their cutting-edge research and development and sustainability initiatives.

The Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Financial/Demand Planning Analyst to play a pivotal role in helping the Aftermarket Group achieve its goals.

You will join a supportive & collaborative team and your expertise in financial analysis will support key decision-making and enhance our client's operational performance in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

  • Demand Planning: Direct and undertake demand planning activities, including setting reserve stock levels to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Inventory Forecasting: Provide inventory forecasts for the next 3-6 months to support the Supply Chain team's order and procurement activities.
  • Analyse Inventory Movements: Analyse and report inventory movements, focusing on sales and purchase trends.
  • Maintain Item Master Data: Ensure current item master numbers are maintained and set up new records as required.
  • Gross Margin Analysis: Deliver value-added insights to the business by analysing gross margins to support decision-making.
  • Sales Planning Contribution: Assist in the preparation of the Annual and Revised Sales Plans by analysing sales, cost of sales trends, inventory turns, and standard costs.
  • Cost Management: Analyse product costs & update and roll over standard costs for all parts in the new fiscal year.
  • Financial Analysis: Support FP&A duties including budgeting, forecasting, insights and analysis.

Your Profile

You will be a motivated, solutions focussed candidate with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence internal stakeholders.

You Will Have

  • Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce/Business or Accounting
  • Experience: At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, demand planning, inventory management or sales analysis.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel/Tableau/Power BI
  • Industry Knowledge: Exposure to the Automotive, FMCG, or Manufacturing industries is highly regarded.
  • Competencies:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal customers.
  • Exceptional ability to analyse and interpret financial or numerical data.
  • Proficiency in problem-solving and resolving demand planning challenges.

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button, or for more information contact Alex Bray on 9239 8118 or [email protected]

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Job Reference No: 06830-0013221267
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