Careers with Premier Retail

About Premier Retail

Premier Retail is an iconic Australian retailer and owns two of the most exciting and fastest-growing retail brands, Peter Alexander and Smiggle. Born from homegrown beginnings, our stores now stand proudly on some of the most famous high streets and popular shopping centres around the world. Today, Premier Retail operates over 450 stores and employs more than 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for business partnering with our Brands, as well as supporting the broader business with project integration and transitional services. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to contribute to key business initiatives and grow within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand P&L Review & Analysis: Review and analyse brand P&Ls against projections and budget, document variances, and correlate results to brand activities
• Prepare monthly executive summaries for management and meet with brand directors/management to present findings
• Divisional Cost Control & Reporting: Prepare and review monthly management reports for key divisional cost centres, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and meet with cost centre owners to discuss results and identify cost management opportunities
• Budget & Projection Review: Assist business/cost centre owners in preparing budgets and projections
• Review brand P&L budgets to ensure accuracy and alignment with brand strategies and ensure projections are in line with commercial and merchandising team plans
• Transition & Integration: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of transition and integration milestones
• Process Improvement: Review and improve the efficiency of current month-end reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate results

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary education in accounting with CA/CPA qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-CA/CPA work experience
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in management accounting, compliance, and reporting, with advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

If you are a results-driven finance professional with a passion for business partnering and project integration, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in an exciting phase of growth!