Finance Analyst

HRG Harvest Road Group Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flexible working

Training & career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Novated leasing

Job summary

Harvest Road Group in Perth CBD is seeking a Finance Analyst to partner with the Beef Processing business, turning financial and operational data into clear insights to drive cost performance and margin improvement.

You will work with senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting, capex, and NPD support, combining commercial acumen with rigorous analysis to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting.
• Professional accreditation (CPA/CA/CIMA).
• Previous Business Partner Support in a commercial business setting.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to drive improvements and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to the Harvey Processing Leadership team for cost performance and forecasting.
• Support monthly performance reviews and identify risks and opportunities against targets.
• Provide finance decision support for NPD (new product development).
• Prepare and deliver budgets and forecasts; assess performance vs prior forecasts.
• Track capital expenditure performance and analyse variances.
• Develop and implement financial process improvements across the facility.
• Provide financial analysis on all operational aspects of Beef Processing.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Costing analysis

MS Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting

CPA/CA/CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer. Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

Be a key finance partner to our Beef Processing business. Are you organised, detail-focused and confident working across a fast-paced business environment? Do you enjoy variety and using financial insights to support better business decisions?

Opportunity

We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst to join our Finance team, based in Perth’s CBD. A key focus of this role will be acting as the primary finance support and business partner to the Harvest Road Beef Processing business. Working closely with the Harvey Processing Leadership team, you will turn financial and operational data into clear, practical insights that drive cost performance, margin improvement and sound investment decisions across the facility. You will also be a trusted finance partner to the Harvest Road Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. This gives you genuine exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence decisions across both the operational and commercial sides of the business, from budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews through to capital initiatives and new product development.

Role

• Act as a business partner to the Harvey Processing Leadership team to provide guidance around cost performance, analytics, Budget and Forecasting planning, capital initiatives, business performance reviews.
• Support a monthly performance review process, including the identification of risk and opportunities to deliver key operational and financial targets.
• Provision of finance decision support for NPD (new product development).
• Preparation and delivery of the Budget and forecast, including performance assessment against prior forecast/budget.
• Track key Capex performance.
• Perform actual variance analysis and present financial data to key stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial business process improvements.
• Provide effective financial analysis on all operational aspects of the Beef Processing facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Commerce/Business/Accounting.
• Professional accreditation (CPA/CA/CIMA).
• Previous Business Partner Support in a commercial business setting.
• A demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with a desire for identifying efficiencies.
• Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office, particularly a high level of proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), high level interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, ability to deal with multiple stakeholders and handle competing priorities.
• Operates collaboratively amongst a range of non‑finance business leaders.
• Demonstrated problem solving capability.
• Identifies issues, proactively finds solutions and sees to completion.
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation.
• Curious mindset.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination and criminal record check.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Flexible working options.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff discounts and other employee benefits.
• Novated leasing options.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.

Located at OneNinety in the Perth CBD close to parking and public transport options.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.