Finance Analyst

2x positions available Ideal for someone with 1–2 years’ experience who is keen to learn, grow, and take the next step in their career. About Us At Stuart Alexander & Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium global brands. We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a strong set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care – for our people, our partners, and our brands. About the Role As a Finance Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting business performance through insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting across our commercial operations. Working as part of a collaborative Commercial Finance team, you will partner closely with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and the Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) to support brand performance, customer profitability, and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This is a highly visible role across the organisation, providing exposure to Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams. It is ideal for someone with strong analytical capability, high attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and aspirations to progress into a Finance Business Partner role over time. The role combines financial planning & analysis, reporting, financial control, and process improvement responsibilities in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Support monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and IBP activities Prepare weekly sales and performance analysis reports Assist with financial modelling, scenario planning, and business cases Support NPD pipeline tracking and commercial proposal analysis Financial Control Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes Maintain pricing data, brand partner reconciliations, and recoveries Support fixed asset management and financial controls Reporting & Process Improvement Prepare monthly financial and operational reports with actionable insights Develop and improve reporting tools and BI dashboards Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency Support audit requirements and ABS reporting AI, Automation & Data Innovation Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation across reporting, forecasting, and decision support ·Build or deploy tools to improve speed and insight quality Act as a champion for AI adoption within Finance and Commercial teams, educating stakeholders on practical AI use cases and limitations What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline 2 years + Experience in a commercial finance, financial analyst, or business partnering environment Strong analytical and financial modelling capability Demonstrated experience using AI tools in a business context Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Positive, collaborative, and proactive approach to problem-solving Why Join Us? At Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success. Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH) Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour Career development opportunities across a growing business Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry