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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 have multiple flex options, including working from home, multiple on-site locations, job sharing, compressed workweeks 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 will provide support to the Finance Manager National Operations and Store Operations Senior Business Analysts across a broad range of workstreams, including annual budgeting and monthly reporting, while partnering closely with the Store Operations team to manage store wages and stock loss performance.

This position allows for impactful contributions, directly influencing and supporting the broader BIG W Finance strategy. The combination of substantial responsibility and a wide range of tasks within a focused team environment, creates an opportunity for meaningful professional development and a direct impact on the company's financial success.

What you’ll do

• Support the Store Operations Finance Team through the Annual Operating Plan process, including through store budget builds, regional overheads, and other cost lines as necessary
• Work closely with the Finance Manager National Operations, Store Operations Senior Business Analysts, and;
• the Workforce Planning team to manage store wages
• the Store Enablement team to manage stock loss and understand inventory levels
• Support the Store Operations team with Labour Productivity and Stock Loss improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the FP&A team to close month end results and prepare forecasts
• Support month end processes, including performance reporting and analysis, and national cost centre management
• Ensure store reporting and scorecards are accurate and distributed on time

What you’ll bring

• You are currently an Analyst seeking the next opportunity to develop your career by working in a cross functional team
• Finance or related degree with CA / CPA qualification preferred (or working towards)
• A team player, keen to learn from others, and contribute to a high performing team
• Agile and growth mindset
• Strong data analysis and modelling skills
• Experience using financial systems, including SAP and GCP

What you’ll 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

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.