About us
At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands.
As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Petaluma, Croser, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and many more.
The driving force behind our business is our people, their expertise, their passion and their professionalism. With over 1,400 dedicated employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and North and South America, it is our teamwork that sets us apart.
About the role
This position is responsible for the delivery of on time, in full, compliant financial reporting and analysis in line with Accolade Wines (AW) and statutory requirements. You will provide business partnering to key stakeholders mainly the Warehouse & Outbound distribution teams and Inbound Freight.
Please note that this is a 18-month fixed term contract.
Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing the month end accounts in line with AW and statutory timescales for operational overheads (warehousing, distribution & shipping) ensuring AW Supply Chain reporting delivered accurately on time and in full.
• Providing clear and concise analysis of COGS and Freight clearly articulating the drivers and impact of changes in costs.
• Providing analysis on a weekly and monthly basis focussed on warehouse costs, outbound distribution and inbound freight.
• Reviewing this analysis with transaction originators ensuring that variances have been reviewed and root cause analysis completed.
• Ensuring that where necessary corrections to the GL have been processed and remaining variances are understood by the business.
• Producing monthly summary schedules articulating variances arising in the month and working with the business to reduce this variance from agreed and budgeted standard.
• Assisting with preparation and presentation of AW Supply Chain Strategic and Annual COGS plans.
• Preparing and supporting Supply Chain stakeholders with information to satisfy queries, improve cost management, prepare business cases and improve general understanding.
Other Accountabilities Include:
• Supporting COS forecasting and budgeting cycles taking on additional responsibility as required., including FPAR uploads of Cost to Serve rates.
• Supporting Supply Chain Accountant and wider team in month end and year end process, taking on additional responsibility as required.
• Supporting preparation of InterCo transfer prices
• Sharing knowledge and support development of other team members and ensure process notes / SOP’s are maintained, fit for purpose and up to date.
What you'll bring:
• Transactional Finance experience
• Experience of using ERP system (JDE would be preferable)
• Manufacturing / FMCG experience
• Experience of using Hyperian/Essbase preferred
Behaviours
• Sound understanding of double entry accounting
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong modelling skills
• Right 1st time focus
• Strong numerical & verbal reasoning
• Can Do attitude with customer focus
• Ability to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Team player – able to build sound working relationships and deliver as part of a team
• Good organisational & communication skills
Physical and Other Requirements
• Qualified or near qualified for a professional accounting qualification (e.g. Charted Institute Management Accountants (CIMA) UK)
What you can expect
Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.
You will also have access to:
• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2-3 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Loyalty Leave
• Accolade Wines Anniversary day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtn17Hgz8M
Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now.
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