Financial Analyst - Controlling

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia is a leading provider of competitive finance and insurance products to over 1200 retailers across Australia representing automotive brands within the Volkswagen Group including: Audi, ŠKODA, Bentley, Porsche, Ducati and Lamborghini and outside the Volkswagen Group - Jaguar and Land Rover. Nobody does finance better than our team of experts ensuring a positive customer experience at all times.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer career advancement to grow your career across various divisions. Our people are recognised for their achievements and we have a team culture led by empathetic managers. Our core value is integrity and we seek like-minded individuals to join our thriving business.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the Controlling Team at VWFSA. We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst to work alongside the Manager - Controlling. You will contribute to the preparation of VWFSA's annual planning round, budget and monthly forecasts. You will provide reports on overhead and investment costs and provide recommendations for improvement based on your analysis, as well as oversee the company's procurement process.

This role provides excellent opportunities to understand the workings of an automotive finance company as well as opportunities to work with Department Heads and communicate with Controlling Headquarters in Germany.

What you'll do:

• Become a proactive member of the Controlling Team
• Contribute to the development of the budget (annual and 5 year) and budget forecasts particularly in the area of financial reporting, vehicle sales statistics, Overhead reporting and Investments
• Conduct research and gather data as part of the budget preparation process
• Monitor and analyse business performance against budgets and forecasts, including overseeing the procurement process
• Prepare revised forecasts based on identified trends and variances
• Review financial management information system used by the business
• Recommend improvements to take account of changes in technology, business process or to improve accuracy
• Prepare monthly reports analysing business performance for the Managing Director – Back Office, General Manager Controlling, Manager - Controlling, Senior Management and headquarters in Germany
• Assist with the creation of MIS reports
• Implement resolutions for concerns identified from monthly and quarterly reports
• Provide financial analysis and develop reports to meet ad hoc needs of senior management

The successful applicant:

• Minimum 12 months' experience within your current role
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or related discipline
• Experience in analysing balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Understanding of the drivers of business performance
• Ability to analyse financial data and construct useful KPIs
• Finance industry experience desirable and auto industry experience an advantage
• Experience with maintaining Excel spreadsheets and preparing Powerpoint Presentations are essential. Excel Modelling and experience with MIS data warehousing and report writing is advantageous
• Understanding of finance function and processes

Why Volkswagen Financial Services Australia (VWFSA)?

When you join Volkswagen Financial Services Australia you become part of a professional and dynamic team structure that is the foundation for the company's current and future success. You will also be offered a competitive salary, the chance to contribute to our success and the opportunity to grow your career within a global brand.

Volkswagen Financial Services Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.