Senior Accountant

Job description
Genuine opportunities to further grow and progress your career with Finance Shared Services
True business partnering role for a commercially astute and forward thinking individual

Welcome to the Finance Team
As one of the largest Finance functions in Corporate Australia we provide opportunities across Corporate Finance, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Capital Management, Financial Control, Operations Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Strategy and Planning.

We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with professionals who work collaboratively to achieve market leading outcomes. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia’s largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities. The Woolworths Group Finance team is positioned to support change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focussing on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Prepare, review and investigate divisional trading results and provide critical financial support with insightful reporting of the gross profit result and balance sheet to our Finance teams.
Ensure reconciliations are prepared effectively, provide clear description of outstanding items, have appropriate supporting documentation and an action plan for resolution.
Uphold accounting policies and standards through rigorous reviews.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate, leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
Coach and mentor a small team of subject matter experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Partner & collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the business to deliver value and drive strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

Finance related degree with a CA or CPA qualification
Proven experience in a similar senior accounting role managing end-to-end P&L and Balance Sheet processes.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including strong presentation and storytelling skills.
Strong business partnering skills with a focus on building relationships, understanding business needs, and driving customer-centric solutions.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, BPC) are essential. Knowledge of SQL, GCP, or Tableau is highly desirable.

What You’ll Experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
Hybrid working arrangements with 2 office days
A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
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.
High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

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 an 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.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
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. 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.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.