Assistant Financial Analyst

Covetrus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on animal health products

Perkbox/Boost benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking an Assistant Financial Analyst to join our Northgate team on a permanent basis in Sydney. You will support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and business analysis to drive informed decisions across sales, purchasing and warehouse functions.

This role requires at least 2 years’ experience in a corporate setting, strong Excel and PowerBI skills, and a detail‑oriented, proactive attitude. We offer a family‑friendly culture, hybrid work options, and access to benefits that

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a corporate environment.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerBI skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance or studying towards.

Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely customer and supplier reporting.
• Daily reporting of sales versus target to senior management and the wider business.
• Pricing maintenance support and analysis.
• Management of monthly KPI reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Sales variance reporting and maintenance of customer reporting data.
• Provision of assistance with budgets and forecasts.
• Maintenance of BI tools and reporting systems.
• Data support for sales, purchasing and warehouse teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

PowerBI

Effective communication

Under pressure

Self-motivation

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Financial Analyst with strong analytical skills to join our Northgate team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will have a strong customer focus and play an important role in business analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Your responsibilities will include -

• Provision of accurate and timely customer and supplier reporting.
• Daily reporting of sales versus target to senior management and the wider business.
• Pricing maintenance support and analysis.
• Management of monthly KPI reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Sales variance reporting and maintenance of customer reporting data.
• Provision of assistance with budgets and forecasts.
• Maintenance of BI tools and reporting systems.
• Data support for sales, purchasing and warehouse teams.

About You

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a corporate environment.
• Sound business analysis skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A driven attitude with a motivation to deliver and progress within the organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance or studying towards.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerBI skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and the willingness to learn.
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Why Join Us?

At Covetrus, we’re proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life.Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets.These include -

• Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
• Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
• Additional leave benefits - annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible hybrid Work From Home options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
• Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations.
• Annual volunteer days.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.