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ALDI Australia

Discount supermarket chain offering Australian-sourced groceries

Financial Operations Analyst

Full-Time
A$143.4k - A$163.5k
Mid
Minchinbury, Australia
Hybrid
AccountingCost & Management Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in business, accounting, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience using SAP to accurately process, maintain, and manage data, with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to liaise and work with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and systems, with a curious mindset and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Analyse and resolve variances or irregularities across transactional data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
  • Troubleshoot and investigate discrepancies by liaising with various stakeholders to reach solutions in a timely manner.
  • Perform month-end accounting activities, including clearing adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and implement enhancements to strengthen accuracy and control.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute new financial processes.
  • Prepare financial and ad hoc reporting and analyses.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Inventory Costing (MAP) is highly desirable.

About the company

ALDI Australia runs a discount grocery chain with about 600 stores and over 17,000 employees. It offers a limited, carefully chosen range of high-quality groceries at permanently low prices, focusing on private-label and select brands. It keeps costs down by sourcing locally through more than 1,000 Australian partners and running a lean, efficient store format, then passes the savings to shoppers. Its goal is to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less, while supporting customers, staff, and the communities and environment they operate in.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • ALDI Australia won Roy Morgan's Best Supermarket award again on 30 April 2026.
  • ALDI launched DoorDash Special Buys and liquor on 6 January 2026.
  • ALDI expanded Queensland holiday packages and cookware collaborations during Q1-Q2 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue growth slowed to A$13.94 billion in FY2025, while profit fell 20%.
  • Aggressive Coles and Woolworths price cuts squeeze ALDI's low-price moat in 2026.
  • If Coles and Woolworths match private-label prices, ALDI loses its core traffic engine.

What makes ALDI Australia unique

  • Over 90% of ALDI Australia's range is own-brand, enabling tighter pricing control.
  • ALDI's Special Buys still drive traffic, despite a reported 20% inventory cut.
  • DoorDash and in-store exclusives extend reach without abandoning its discount-only positioning.

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Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Training Programs
  • Health Insurance