Financial Accounting (Inventory) Team Leader

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Due to department growth a new opportunity has become available within our Financial Accounting team based in Minchinbury, NSW. This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

As the Team Leader you will oversee and manage a team of Financial Accountants to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the inventory costing function at ALDI Stores.

What does the role look like? 

• Lead, guide and mentor a medium sized team specialising in Inventory costing adjustments in a large, complex ERP environment
• Implement and maintain KPI dashboard on Inventory costing adjustments
• Build relationships with various departments to champion optimal inventory costing outcomes
• Ensure monthly and yearly deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Reviewing current processes and using critical insights to identify improvement opportunities
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and reach a common outcome

What do we need from you?

• Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience within a financial accounting environment (inventory costing (MAP) highly desirable)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role
• CA/CPA accreditation
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels
• A technical mindset with the ability to learn and work with various systems
• Experience in SAP is highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $134,500 - $153,400 including super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working environment
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)