FP&A Analyst

Your new company

Malteurop Australia is a leading player in the agribusiness sector as one of the world's largest malt producers, renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. As part of a global group, Malteurop Australia has been delivering high-quality products and solutions, driving excellence across the industry since 2008. The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, making this a pivotal time to join the team.

Your new role

This newly created FP&A Analyst position is critical to the ongoing performance and strategic direction of the business. Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in supporting decision-making, driving profitability, and enhancing business processes. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both a local and group level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review sales plans (actual, budget, forecast, long-term) and analyse margins and variances.
• Conduct detailed margin analysis by month, customer, and crop.
• Construct, review, and present the Barley Gain Model, including reconciliation and analysis.
• Lead forecasting and scenario modelling to drive business performance.
• Deliver profitability improvement through analysis of key costs and trends.
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs forecast vs budget) with clear, succinct reporting.
• Engage and build rapport with local and overseas stakeholders.
• Provide total business support, including sales proposals, cost management, and data analysis.
• Analyse key P&L line items and report to the Finance Manager monthly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and system integration (SAP, Hyperion, Phenix, CARL).
• Contribute to month-end reporting and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and review inventory and freight accruals.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs, investigating variances and supporting monthly business reviews.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with stakeholders.
• Deliver financial analysis to support pricing decisions and business cases for new investments.
• Identify and evaluate commercial and operational risks and opportunities.
• Provide analysis of market trends and competitors.
• Drive process improvement and create new financial models as required.
• Support internal and external audits and ad hoc projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics. Postgraduate qualification of CPA, CA or CIMA is highly regarded.
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion is highly desirable.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and data gathering skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and business understanding.
• Proven ability to manage internal and customer relationships.
• Advanced Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Experience working with senior decision makers.
• Ability to think critically, display initiative, and provide solutions.
• Big 4 experience is highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annualised salary of up to $120,000 plus superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements (1 day per week WFH).
• Opportunity to join a market leader in agribusiness.
• Strategic, high-impact role with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Supportive and innovative team environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you are a driven FP&A professional seeking a strategic role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply online today or email Hays Geelong Business Director Adam Swinton at for a confidential discussion.