Commercial Finance Analyst

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.

Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

Join Saputo Dairy Australia as a Commercial Analyst within our FP&A team at Freshwater Place. This role combines accurate commercial reporting with analysis, curiosity and business partnering. You will bring together financial information, investigate the story behind the numbers and provide insights that support better decisions across finance and the broader business.

Key elements of your role will include

Preparing daily and weekly sales reports for Foodservices and Route channels

Consolidating weekly Commercial P&L reporting and providing clear commentary

Completing month-end reconciliations, journals and profitability reporting

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and division-wide management reporting

Analysing customer profitability, purchase price variance, freight and inventory

Partnering with Commercial Finance, Sales, Operations, Procurement and site finance to understand performance drivers

Investigating trends and anomalies, identifying issues and turning data into practical commercial insights

Contributing to regular and ad hoc business performance analysis and projects

About you

Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting, together with a CA or CPA qualification

At least three years’ relevant experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, dairy or another complex commercial environment

Advanced Excel capability, including building, running and interpreting financial reports and models

Strong analytical skills and genuine curiosity to understand what is driving the numbers

Sound commercial acumen and the confidence to provide meaningful commentary and recommendations

High attention to detail, strong organisation and the ability to deliver accurate work to agreed timeframes

A proactive, hands-on and self-directed approach, with the willingness to seek answers rather than wait for direction

Clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders

Experience with BI reporting tools; SAP exposure is advantageous but not essential

We’ll support you with

The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values-led company

A competitive annual salary

Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way

The ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale , Liddells , CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.