Finance Analyst - Costing

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments. As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. We are one of the largest wine producers in the world – we’ve been around since 1836, and our portfolio has won nearly 9,000 international wine show awards in the last decade. 

About the role

The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,000 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines. 

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Finance Analyst – Costing to join our dynamic Supply Chain Finance team. In this role, you will be a trusted finance business partner to key Supply Chain & Operations stakeholders across Product Management, Brand Marketing, Finance and Commercial teams. 

As the Finance Analyst, your primary responsibility will involve overseeing and upholding the costings of Finished Goods inventory, which includes delivering new product costings and overseeing the annual Standard Cost build. This role offers an excellent chance to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and analytical acumen, by collaborating with internal stakeholders throughout the organisation to enact impactful transformations.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform analysis of monthly results, including future focused, actionable commentary and insights
• Support the annual budget process for finished goods costing and SG&A
• Business partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain and Commercial, including teams in different geographic locations, to deliver business insights across finished goods inventory and SG&A expenditure
• Assist with monthly variance analysis for inventory and COGS
• Provide key inputs and assist with the annual Standard Cost build and JDE Cost Roll processes for bulk wine and finished goods (including inventory revaluation process)
• Ensure financial data is appropriately recorded and maintained within relevant systems (Vintrace, JDE)
• Conduct bill of materials audit and take correction measurements to ensure costing integrity is maintained at all time
• Preparation of Transfer Prices, which involves close collaboration and interaction with various regions across the business.
• Ensure financial data is appropriately recorded and maintained within relevant systems
• Ensure all key balance sheet reconciliations have been completed in line with predetermined time lines and are supported by valid, complete and accurate documents and data. Ensure reconciling items are actioned on a timely basis.
• Assist with the quantification & execution of cost optimisation opportunities
   

What you’ll bring:

• University degree in accounting/finance or related discipline 
• CA/CPA professional accreditation (commenced or near completion an advantage) 
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience in Accounting or Finance based roles
• Well-developed computer skills, particularly PC based applications including MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word
   

What you can expect:

Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business. 
 
You will also have access to: 

• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 
• Flexible working (2 days working from home) 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes! 
• Modern office located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD
• Loyalty Leave 
• Accolade Wines Anniversary day off 
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community 
• Access to an extensive online learning library 
• Private Health Insurance Discounts 
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Various exclusive employee discounts  

 
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtn17Hgz8M

Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now. 

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