Financial Analyst
Freedom Australia
Date: 1 day ago
City: North Ryde, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
About This Role
Why You'll Be Excited About This Role
Picture yourself as a key player in shaping the financial future of Australia's most beloved furniture retailer. For over 40 years, Freedom has transformed houses into homes, and now you'll help transform our business strategy through your financial expertise.
You'll work alongside senior leadership, turning complex data into strategic insights that shape . Your analytical skills will help millions of families create beautiful homes whilst building a career that offers genuine impact and growth.
How This Will Transform Your Career
Step into a role designed to accelerate your professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge financial technology including IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Power BI Analytics, and Dynamics 365 ERP systems.
Working directly with our Head of FP&A, Retail GM's and logistic Business Partners, you'll develop the strategic thinking skills that separate senior finance professionals from the rest. You'll lead the New Zealand business analysis, as well as supporting the Retail Operational process and Logistics. This will give you genuine ownership and cross-market exposure that's rare at this career stage.
Why You'll Like Working Here
At Freedom, we've earned our certification as a Great Place to Work and Retail Employer of the Year by putting our people first. We've created an environment where innovation thrives, and every team member can make their mark. Our culture is built on transparency and collaboration, ensuring you'll always have clarity about your progress and impact.
You'll enjoy:
You'll be an analytical backbone supporting Freedom's strategic decisions, working directly with our leadership team to shape the company's financial future.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you'll focus on high-impact activities that matter:
We're looking for an analytical thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact.
You'll excel in this role if you have:
We're excited to grow our team and would love to learn more about you. To take the first step towards your future at Freedom, click the apply button to submit your application and don't forget to attach your resume.
Freedom to grow. Freedom to think. Freedom to be
Why You'll Be Excited About This Role
Picture yourself as a key player in shaping the financial future of Australia's most beloved furniture retailer. For over 40 years, Freedom has transformed houses into homes, and now you'll help transform our business strategy through your financial expertise.
You'll work alongside senior leadership, turning complex data into strategic insights that shape . Your analytical skills will help millions of families create beautiful homes whilst building a career that offers genuine impact and growth.
How This Will Transform Your Career
Step into a role designed to accelerate your professional development. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge financial technology including IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Power BI Analytics, and Dynamics 365 ERP systems.
Working directly with our Head of FP&A, Retail GM's and logistic Business Partners, you'll develop the strategic thinking skills that separate senior finance professionals from the rest. You'll lead the New Zealand business analysis, as well as supporting the Retail Operational process and Logistics. This will give you genuine ownership and cross-market exposure that's rare at this career stage.
Why You'll Like Working Here
At Freedom, we've earned our certification as a Great Place to Work and Retail Employer of the Year by putting our people first. We've created an environment where innovation thrives, and every team member can make their mark. Our culture is built on transparency and collaboration, ensuring you'll always have clarity about your progress and impact.
You'll enjoy:
- Hybrid working arrangements that respect your work-life balance
- A competitive salary package with superannuation
- Generous 25% staff discount on all Freedom products, including sale items
- True flexibility with our innovative 'Freedom to Flex' program - work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks annually
- Monthly themed pop-up Town Hall's to connect with wider teams in our Support Centre
You'll be an analytical backbone supporting Freedom's strategic decisions, working directly with our leadership team to shape the company's financial future.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you'll focus on high-impact activities that matter:
- Partner with executive leadership to develop medium and long-term financial strategies that drive growth
- Collaborate with Business Unit heads to create annual budgets and forecasts that set realistic yet ambitious targets
- Build financial models that predict market opportunities and guide investment decisions
- Deliver competitor analysis and market intelligence that keeps Freedom ahead of retail trends
- Transform complex financial data into clear insights that influence major business decisions
- Lead the financial analysis for our New Zealand operations, giving you genuine market ownership
- Utilise advanced BI tools to uncover performance insights that drive weekly and monthly strategic discussions
We're looking for an analytical thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact.
You'll excel in this role if you have:
- 3-5 years of analytical experience where you've turned data into actionable insights
- Strong communication skills that help you build relationships across all levels of the organisation
- Experience with BI and reporting tools, with curiosity to master new technologies
- The ability to influence others through clear, compelling analysis
- An accounting background (CPA/CA certification valued but not essential)
- Experience in mid-tier companies where you've dealt with complex, scalable processes
- Retail sector experience is advantageous but your analytical skills and growth mindset matter more
We're excited to grow our team and would love to learn more about you. To take the first step towards your future at Freedom, click the apply button to submit your application and don't forget to attach your resume.
Freedom to grow. Freedom to think. Freedom to be
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