Commercial Financial Analyst - FP&A

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Liberty Oil Australia, part of the Viva Energy group, is seeking a Commercial Financial Analyst - FP&A for a full‑time onsite role in Newport. You will support financial reporting and analysis, month‑end close, inventory and operational finance, planning and TM1 forecasting, and partner with operations and sales to explain performance drivers and business impact. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you will contribute to budgeting, variance analysis, pricing and cost tracking, and process improvements. Ideal candidates are CA/CPA students or qualified, with ERP/BI experience and TM1 willingness to learn, strong commercial acumen, stakeholder communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Highlight forecasting, inventory reporting, cross‑functional collaboration, and readiness to grow in a market leading energy company.

Company Description

Liberty Oil Australia, which is a part of the Viva Energy group of companies, has a proud history of fuel wholesale and distribution activities in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute billions of litres of fuel a year with turnover of circa $3bn. This makes us one of the largest wholesale operations in the country.

The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply, and the best deal for their customers. Given our history, we know the Australian fuel industry well. Our long-term players are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country.

Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.

Job Description

This is a great career opportunity for someone to looking to continue their commercial journey or move into the area. The successful candidate will have access to mentoring & coaching, work hand in hand with the FP&A Manager as well as other members of the company and the broader Viva Energy group.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support weekly and monthly reporting across Liberty Rural and WFB
• Assist in preparing management reports, variance analysis and performance summaries
• Help monitor sales, volume, margin and cost performance and investigate key drivers
• Support working capital, sales and forecast reporting as required

Month-End Close Support

• Provide hands-on support during the monthly close cycle
• Assist with journals, accruals, reconciliations and reporting required for month-end
• Support inventory, margin and freight cost reviews to ensure accurate reporting
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager and finance team to resolve variances
• Provide additional support during peak close periods

Inventory & Operational Finance

• Assist with inventory reconciliations and stock-on-hand reporting
• Support pricing and rebate accrual processes
• Help investigate stock, margin and cost discrepancies with operations teams
• Assist in monitoring freight and logistics cost reporting
• Maintain accuracy of operational finance data across systems

Planning, Forecasting & TM1

• Support forecast and budget uploads and reconciliations in TM1
• Assist with weekly and monthly forecast updates
• Help maintain reporting accuracy across planning tools
• Develop capability as a TM1/BI key user over time

Business Partnering Support

• Work with operations and sales teams to understand performance drivers
• Support the FP&A Manager in responding to business queries and requests
• Assist with basic commercial analysis such as pricing, utilisation and cost tracking
• Help prepare information for meetings with operational stakeholders
• Build relationships across the business to support accurate and timely reporting

Systems & Process Support

• Support reporting accuracy across finance and BI systems
• Maintain reporting templates and exception reports
• Assist with process improvements and reporting automation
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis support

Qualifications

You will have completed or be studying for your CA / CPA qualifications and have demonstrated the ability of being a part of a high-performance fast paced team.

• Experience working in and with ERP system/s and BI tools, combined with a willingness to learn, knowledge of TM1 although ideal can be trained. 
• Commercial acumen and ability of not just reporting on data but identifying trends and providing continuous insights on key drivers.
• Stakeholder management and strong in person presentation skills. 
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail, ability to interpret key information to key stake holders

In addition, you will be flexible in your approach and be able to vary communication styles, adapting effectively to various business units and professional backgrounds. 

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Oil Company. 

Benefits to you include:

• Flexible working environment with three days from office and two days at home.
• Work for an inclusive organisation that respects and promotes diversity.
• Be part of national business with a clear purpose and strategy
• Have an opportunity to identify and drive impactful efficiencies, in an organisation that has seen significant growth in the last three years
• Attractive Salary Package including discretionary STI

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.