Financial Analyst

The Casino Food Company is a leading export food processor with production facilities located in Casino and Booyong, near Lismore, in the Northern Rivers area of the NSW Far North Coast. 

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Financial Analyst to support the Head of Finance in delivering financial reporting, business insights, and performance analysis across the business.

This role offers a unique blend of financial analysis, financial accounting, and data analytics, partnering closely with operational teams to drive performance, support strategic decision-making, and improve reporting through automation and business intelligence tools.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Analyse revenue, margins, production costs, and operational KPIs.

• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and insights.

• Support monthly management reporting and board reporting packs.

• Prepare profitability, scenario, and investment analysis to support business decisions, particularly for Capex projects.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

• Assist accountant to review the weekly P&L and management reports.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within ERP systems.

• Assist with the process of Internal Audit to ensure compliance with established procedures or agreed business objectives.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Extract, analyse, and interpret data using SQL, Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems.

• Develop and optimise SQL queries to support reporting and business insights.

• Build automated reports, dashboards, and KPI reporting solutions.

• Analyse operational performance, inventory, labour, and production trends.

• Support data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics.

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement

• Provide financial insights and education to operational and business leaders.

• Attend operational meetings with business unit leaders.

• Analyse production costs, yields, and operational efficiencies.

• Support reporting automation, ERP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement across finance reporting and analytics.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification (preferable).

• Experience in FP&A, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or Financial Accounting.

• Experience with SQL querying and data analysis skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and Power Query.

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

• Experience working with ERP and planning systems.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience within food manufacturing, food processing, agribusiness, or FMCG.

• Experience in reporting automation and finance process improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Join one of the Northern Rivers' largest private employers and a leading Australian meat processing business.

• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.

• Gain exposure to finance, operations, and business transformation initiatives.

• Lead reporting automation and analytics projects.

• Enjoy career progression opportunities to Senior Analyst or Finance Manager roles.

To apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please apply online through Seek or e-mail your resume and cover letter to ••••@casinofoodco.com.au

Applications close Friday 25th September 2026