Finance Manager

 

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business. When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team
• Thrive your way with flexible work options

 

About the Opportunity

Turn numbers into insights. Insights into action.

Are you a commercially minded Finance professional who enjoys getting beyond the numbers and understanding what drives business performance?

Join Action Supermarkets as our Finance Manager, where you'll partner with business leaders to drive store profitability, improve labour productivity and identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance across our store network.

 

In this Role, You Will:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, providing meaningful insights to business leaders.
• Analyse store and network performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, margins and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Retail Operations and Commercial teams to drive labour productivity and better business outcomes.
• Support business cases, investment decisions and initiatives that improve store performance and operational efficiency.
• Challenge the numbers, identify opportunities and translate financial insights into practical commercial recommendations.

 

You’ll bring:

• CA/CPA qualified (or working towards it), with a degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce.
• Strong experience in management accounting, commercial finance, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear business insights.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience partnering with operational and non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with Power BI is highly regarded.

 

What’s on Offer
🏖️ Extra Leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, 1 volunteer day
📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.6 billion in sales (FY26) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125. We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

 

Join us and be part of something bigger!