Woolworths

Business Analyst- Group Capital Planning & FP&A 

• Permanent opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a Group FP&A role working with stakeholders across the Woolworths Group
• Key business partnering role

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams work in a flexible work environment, including working from home 2 days per week, multiple on-site locations, job sharing and part-time working arrangements. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. We understand flexibility means different things to different people. Let's discuss, what does flexibility look like for you?

The Opportunity

The Business Analyst- Group Capital Planning & FP&A is responsible for providing support to Capital Finance and BU FP&A Teams as part of a larger Group FP&A team within Woolworths Limited that aims to ensure that capital financial transactions and analysis are completed to the highest level and work to streamline solutions for internal customers.

What you will do       

Capital Planning & Group FP&A:        

• Production of monthly Capital Management, Trade Working Capital & Productivity reports - Month end process, Variance Packs, CFO reporting, Monthly Catch ups
• Provide Business support to key partners to provide guidance across project maintenance, forecasting, budgeting and adherence to Corporate policy  
• Provide training for the Business in respect of running SAP reports; actuals/commitments and knowledge/functionality of Capital Projects and EA Portal 
• Providing half yearly and full year capital data to external reporting   
• Assist with implementation and management of PIR process for completed project
• Assisting facilitate the Group Quarterly Investment Cycle, driving clarity and agile prioritisation of the Group’s investments  
• Supporting the business for all capital projects providing accurate and timely reporting for decision making and drive corporate governance and effective spend across the Group        
• Work closely with business unit teams in continuously improving capex forecasting, working capital and productivity understanding value delivered, commitments to be made and accountability of spend and benefits               

Insights & Other:        

• Assist in delivering insightful analysis and recommendations for the Group’s capital management decisions, including analysis of mid-long term financial impacts 
• In partnership with business units and within own team , drive accountability for benefit realisation relating to key strategic investments.   
• Develop sound working relationships across business to maintain engagement
• Work across Finance to implement best practices and improved ways of working, systems and process        

What you'll bring

• Finance related degree, and working towards or willingness to undertake a Professional Qualification (CPA/CA or equivalent)
• Self motivated, proactive and passionate to drive results
• Commercial, analytical and high levels of attention to detail
• Accountable for on time delivery of core deliverables
• Willingness to develop presentation and storytelling skills
• Ability to develop relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders with diverse perspectives and experiences.

What you will experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment