Financial Operations Analyst

ALDI Stores Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work options

Parental leave

Physiotherapy access

Employer of Choice

Wellbeing program

Job summary

ALDI Australia is seeking an Analyst within our Financial Accounting team, based in Minchinbury. This full-time permanent role focuses on analysing inventory data and financial transactions to provide insights for continuous improvement.

You will join a high-performing team, resolve variances, perform month-end activities, and collaborate across cross-functional groups to strengthen accuracy and control. You will contribute to reporting and ad hoc analyses and benefit from hybrid work options at

Qualifications

• Experience in business or accounting roles.
• Experience using SAP to process, maintain, and manage data with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and systems, with a mindset for continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with Inventory Costing (MAP) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and resolve variances or irregularities across transactional data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Troubleshoot and investigate discrepancies by liaising with various stakeholders to reach solutions promptly.
• Perform month end accounting activities including clearing adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement enhancements to strengthen accuracy and control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams around executing new financial processes.
• Prepare financial and ad hoc reporting and analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Inventory Costing (MAP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

About The Role

Grow your career with a global retailer as an Analyst within our Financial Accounting team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent position.

As part of our Financial Accounting team, you will be part of a high performing and results driven team with a focus on process, diligence, and accuracy. A key aspect of this role will see you analysing inventory data and financial transactions to provide insights for continuous improvement.

Come join us at ALDI, a place where your financial acumen can make a real difference to real people.

What does the role look like?

• Analyse and resolve variances or irregularities across transactional data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Troubleshoot and investigate discrepancies by liaising with various stakeholders to reach solutions in a timely manner.
• Perform month end accounting activities including clearing adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement enhancements to strengthen accuracy and control.\
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams around executing new financial processes.
• Prepare financial and ad hoc reporting and analyses.

What do we need from you

• Previous experience in in business, accounting or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience using SAP to accurately process, maintain, and manage data, with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to liaise work with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and systems, with a curious mindset and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with Inventory Costing (MAP) highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Boost your wellbeing with the MyALDI wellbeing program with discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance.

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $143,400 - $163,500 including Superannuation.

At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit www.aldicareers.com.au