- Sydney Location
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Permanent opportunity
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Join our Operations Finance Team, driving end-to-end value and insights.
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
We currently have an opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Operations Finance Team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will drive end-to-end financial operations support across our Supermarkets and Metro Operations teams. In this dynamic role, you won't just crunch numbers—you will partner closely with senior leadership, Senior Finance Managers, and store operations to translate complex data sets into actionable narratives.
What you’ll do
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Business Partnering & Insights: Partner with senior leadership, Finance Managers, and store operations to translate complex datasets into simple models and compelling financial narratives that drive strategic decision-making.
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End-to-End Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly forecasting cycles for operations cost centers, ensuring timely alignment with the financial envelope. Support the SBA and FM in the delivery of the AOP, including Sales, CODB and reconciliation to the Strat Plan.
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Financial Control & Analysis: Deliver robust cost analysis and variance tracking for store expenses and operational cost centers to identify emerging Risks and Opportunities (R&O) and minimize financial "noise."
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Month-End Delivery: Support the month-end process by providing deep-dive insights into operations-controllable costs (CODB) and preparing executive-ready commentary.Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Drive process efficiencies by identifying duplication, evolving reporting suites, and utilising AI and automation to shift focus toward high-value insight generation.
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On-the-Ground Operational Alignment: Spend regular, purposeful time in stores to bridge the gap between financial reporting and real-world store operations, identifying cost-saving and internal control initiatives.
What you’ll bring
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Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a CA/CPA qualification (or currently working towards it).
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Technical & Data Skills: Strong technical proficiency in processing large data volumes and building financial models, with experience using tools like SAP, GCP, or Generative AI to drive efficiencies.
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Commercial Acumen: A proven track record of understanding cost drivers and identifying opportunities for improvement to enable strategic business decisions.
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Agility & Deliverables: Ability to multitask and thrive within an agile environment, comfortably managing multiple ongoing projects under firm deadlines.
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Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to the business.
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Cultural Fit: An energetic, enthusiastic, and values-driven professional who operates with high integrity and a passion for continuous improvement.
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A Growth & Ownership Mindset: Natural curiosity and a strong sense of end-to-end ownership, with the agility to pivot in a fast-paced environment and a continuous improvement focus that constantly seeks to optimise processes and elevate team outputs.
What you’ll experience
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Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
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A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
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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.
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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.
