52644672-Finance Analyst

Do amazing work 

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It's a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia's evolving energy and convenience needs. We're a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we've been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia's energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that's how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

Viva Energy Australia offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic finance team as a Finance Analyst, where you'll partner closely with our Aviation and Polymers businesses. Reporting to the Commercial and Industrial Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of subsidiary-level profit & loss and balance sheet management, playing a key role in driving financial accuracy, system integrity, and compliance.

This role goes beyond the numbers you'll gain exposure to the broader commercial landscape and contribute to business performance in a fast-paced, evolving environment. It's a fantastic platform for growth, offering clear pathways for development and progression.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a collaborative, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis, including data loading and reconciliation between Xero and JDE, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and processes to support business growth and informed decision-making.
• Oversee key balance sheet components including inventory, fixed assets, capital investment approvals, GST, employee provisions, and cash flow management.
• Regularly review and strengthen financial controls to ensure alignment with group wide finance policies and procedures.
• Partner with Business Managers to support strategies and continual improvement, spot potential cost savings and efficiencies, and to identify potential blind spots or anomalies for investigation.
• Collaborate closely with corporate functions, acting as the key interface between group finance and the commercial business.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and support to the Aviation and Polymers teams.

Decision-making

• Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and handle multiple and varied tasks.
• Independent, self-starter with ability to review and implement/embed polices, process and procedures.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Degree qualified in Finance or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• JDE, Zero and Power BI experience well regarded.
• Ability to summarise and present financial information to influence/inform decision making

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.