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. Our team is focused on delivering great service to our customers and bringing new product offerings to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Management Accountant on a 12 month fixed-term basis, to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis aligned to business priorities and needs. This is an exciting role in a true business partnering role in a Finance Team providing commercial support to assist the Company’s Senior Executives deliver their global strategic plans – a rare opportunity to gain such exposure within an Australian company.

Reporting to the General Manager Finance - Retail and working as a key member of the management accounting team, the successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to, the following key responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly results against budget, projections and other key benchmarks and presenting outcomes to stakeholders
• Preparing updated financial forecasts on a monthly basis
• Preparing seasonal and annual budgets
• Preparing general ledger journals and balance sheet reconciliations at month end
• Assisting key senior executives with proactive analysis delivering insights to drive profit growth
• Other strategic analysis as required by the Finance Manager and other senior finance team, including the CFO 

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will be CA/CPA qualified (or studying towards qualification) with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience and able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Analytically focused with the ability to methodically work through commercial business challenges and opportunities
• Confidence in dealing with a wide range of retail professionals and senior executives
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information to a broad range of financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively within a team
• Continuously improve procedures, systems and activities to deliver best in class results
• Strong Excel skills, with TM1 experience an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Retail experience is an advantage but not essential

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

Above all, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and who is a great team player. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!