Financial Analyst Planning

**Brighter Futures Start here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We currently have an opportunity in our high performing Finance team for an experienced Financial Analyst (Planning) who will be responsible for managing the budget and forecast process for the entire business. You will be joining a close knit, dynamic team with a fantastic culture where you will be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a
**Financial Analyst **working for Kmart you will:

- Assist in the preparation and delivery of business forecasts and budget processes on a monthly/annual basis
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of periodic reporting on expenditure against budgets/forecasts
- Provide financial analysis support to effectively evaluate costs vs benefit opportunities
- Seek to continuously improve budgeting and forecasting processes and outcomes
- Plan, implement and manage quarterly cost review reports to drive continuous improvement
- Support the delivery of strategic finance initiatives

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- A degree in accounting or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial or commercial role with exposure to budgeting and forecasting
- Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience using SAP, TM1 or OneStream systems would be advantageous
- Adaptability and ability to drive improvements, handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of executive reporting requirements
- Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organization

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

**We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.