Hybrid Accountant – Supply Chain, Procurement

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About the role

  • Accountant providing financial, accounting and business analysis for Supply Chain and Procurement at Simplot. Contributing to planning cycles and performance reporting in a 12-month contract role.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the delivery of weekly, month‑end, forecast and budget processes, ensuring key drivers and material price movements are understood
  • Prepare and provide timely, accurate reporting for Supply Chain and/or Procurement, clearly explaining financial implications and performance gaps
  • Deliver standardised costing, including raw materials, packaging and outsourced product costings, and support the annual sanction process
  • Support business partnering activities, contributing to productivity analysis, capital initiative support and contract analysis
  • Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle by analysing and forecasting financial impacts
  • Provide financial insight and governance for capital projects and productivity initiatives, while contributing to BAU discussions to improve returns
  • Ensure compliance with key controls, including balance sheet reconciliations, CWIP governance, stock takes, and audit requirements
  • Apply a continuous improvement mindset to enhance reporting quality, processes and analytical capability

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, with CA/CPA completed or in progress
  • 3+ years’ relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally with exposure to supply chain, procurement, FMCG or manufacturing environments
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with experience in reporting, forecasting and cost analysis
  • Demonstrated business partnering capability, with the ability to interpret data, provide meaningful commentary and communicate insights clearly
  • Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or JDE preferred) and intermediate‑to‑advanced Excel skills
  • Detail‑focused with the ability to understand commercial drivers and broader business impacts
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously while managing competing deadlines
  • A practical, can‑do mindset with a continuous improvement approach to reporting and processes

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
  • Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
  • Employee Reward and Recognition Program
  • Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
  • Novated Car Leasing Agreements
  • Income Protection Insurance

Job title

Accountant – Supply Chain, Procurement

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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