Finance Analyst

Brown and Watson International – Knoxfield VIC

Brown & Watson International (BWI) have led the way with an enviable portfolio of innovative and market-leading brands that hold their own on a world stage within the automotiveaftermarketindustry.Specialising in automotivelighting,powerandelectrical products, we have a stable of established industry names includingNARVA,Projecta, Vision X, Big Red Gear, KT,andDenali Electronics.

Drive Insights. Influence Decisions. Shape Performance.
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning data into meaningful business decisions. This is more than a reporting role—it's an opportunity to partner with leaders across the business, influence strategy, and help drive performance across our global operations.

What You'll Be Doing
Supported to succeed, you will bring your accounting expertise and play a pivotal role, delivering accurate and timely financial reports and activity that help inform high-level decision-making by management and stakeholders.
Reporting to the Group GM FP&A and working as part of the broader divisional finance team, you will ensure the following are achieved;

• Coordinating and progressing to lead Group OneStream month-end reporting, monthly forecasts across the Group while ensuring data integrity and consistency
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual Group reporting requirements.
• Coordinating the global Slow Moving & Obsolete Stock (SLOBS) review and partnering with Supply Chain to improve inventory performance.
• Partnering with Sales and Marketing to support pricing decisions, rebate provisions, sales forecasting, and marketing ROI analysis.
• Delivering insightful KPI reporting, variance analysis, and commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Developing financial models, business cases, and scenario analysis that support strategic decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, systems, and financial processes across the business.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and drive continuous improvement.

Brown & Watson International (BWI) have led the way with an enviable portfolio of innovative and market-leading brands that hold their own on a world stage within the automotiveaftermarketindustry.Specialising in automotivelighting,powerandelectrical products, we have a stable of established industry names includingNARVA,Projecta, Vision X, Big Red Gear, KT,andDenali Electronics.

Drive Insights. Influence Decisions. Shape Performance.
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning data into meaningful business decisions. This is more than a reporting role—it's an opportunity to partner with leaders across the business, influence strategy, and help drive performance across our global operations.

What You'll Be Doing
Supported to succeed, you will bring your accounting expertise and play a pivotal role, delivering accurate and timely financial reports and activity that help inform high-level decision-making by management and stakeholders.
Reporting to the Group GM FP&A and working as part of the broader divisional finance team, you will ensure the following are achieved;

• Coordinating and progressing to lead Group OneStream month-end reporting, monthly forecasts across the Group while ensuring data integrity and consistency
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual Group reporting requirements.
• Coordinating the global Slow Moving & Obsolete Stock (SLOBS) review and partnering with Supply Chain to improve inventory performance.
• Partnering with Sales and Marketing to support pricing decisions, rebate provisions, sales forecasting, and marketing ROI analysis.
• Delivering insightful KPI reporting, variance analysis, and commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Developing financial models, business cases, and scenario analysis that support strategic decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, systems, and financial processes across the business.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and drive continuous improvement.

What will give you the competitive edge
You're naturally curious and enjoy combining hands-on accounting with a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach. Your background working in manufacturing or Distribution environment will ensure your seamless transition into the position and organisation.

You’ll also have:

• Formal qualifications in Finance or related discipline
• CA/CPA qualification (or working towards) will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering role within manufacturing/distribution environment
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Working proficiency with ERP and reporting platforms (OneStream, SAP, Pronto or Power BI)
• Advanced Excel skills and a passion for analysing data and solving business problems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and practical way.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and improve.

What’s in it for you?
A market leader you will join a collaborative finance team where your ideas are valued and your work genuinely influences business outcomes.
In return, you'll enjoy:

• A high-impact role with exposure to senior leadership across the Group.
• Opportunities to influence commercial decisions and drive business performance.
• Career growth, training, and development – we invest in your future
• A down-to-earth, growth-focused culture where your ideas matter
• Competitive salary and employee benefits, paid parent leave including staff discounts and employee assistance programs
• Join an ASX-listed industry leader backed by Amotiv Limited one of Australia’s leading conglomerates of automotive aftermarket product brands with global operations.

Ready to make an impact?
If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with analytical expertise and help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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