We are currently looking for a Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) Specialist to support our marketing and coffee solutions teams within JDE Australia. This is a 12-month contract role based in our North Sydney office with hybrid working. The FP&A Specialist will take ownership of marketing related expenditure including budgets, estimations and actual spends, playing a part in decision making by providing sound financial recommendations for new innovations! Are you up for this challenge? 

In this role, you will:

• Partner with our marketing team and oversee the advertising and promotional (A&P) spend
• Support business case scenarios and brand planning for new product pipelines and activations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and balance sheet reconciliations related to the marketing budget
• Provide disciplined financial recommendations regarding the marketing budget
• Work closely with internal stakeholders locally and globally to ensure accurate cost control
• Drive efficiency through process improvements
• Cover certain assigned month end tasks
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and optimize ETL processes using Azure Data Factory to ensure accurate data integration across global databases.
• Design, build, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring data is well-organized, accessible, and secure.
• Identify and implement performance optimization strategies for ETL processes and reports to ensure optimal user experience.
• Support data-related development and automation initiatives in Power Automate. Experience in Power Apps is a plus.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data processes to ensure uninterrupted service to global teams, including working occasionally outside regular business hours to support multiple time zones.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for processes, solutions, and best practices. Ensure data governance and compliance principles are maintained.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively, tailoring the messaging as needed for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team and lead key projects involving machine learning, time series forecasting and LLMs. You will have a solid mathematical foundation and proven experience in developing and deploying production-level code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data science models, responsible for designing and delivering technically complex Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives that produce significant business value
• Utilize advanced techniques in machine learning, deep learning, and causal inference to drive business insights and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data science solutions.
• Develop production-level code using Python, ensuring scalability and integration with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Use SQL and ETL processes to manipulate and extract data from relational databases.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the overall growth of the analytics team.

The Successful candidate:

• Significant, demonstrable experience in data science or analytical roles
• You will have a track record of achievement in data science, analysis, applied statistics or machine learning
• Advanced Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of machine learning algorithms, model development, and deployment, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R) and one database querying language (e.g., SQL). Experience with visualization tools like PowerBI is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Strong ability to align technical solutions with business strategy, and to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders
• An academic background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, actuarial studies or similar is required
• You will have experience working in a cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure) environment
• You will have demonstrated clear and thorough logical and analytical thinking, as well as problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects, including setting timelines, deliverables, and navigating resourcing challenges

Why Join Us:

• Work in a dynamic and innovative team driving real business impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leadership role.
• Collaborative culture and cross-functional engagement with various teams and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

About V2

V2 Digital was created to do things differently. We accelerate the digital next for leading brands - driven by outcomes, unleashed by technology and powered by humans. As a digital native consultancy, we re-define digital models, re-invent experiences and build intelligent platforms, all underpinned by modernised ways of working.

About the role
As we continue to expand our capabilities, we are seeking a dedicated QA / Automation Test Consultant (Contractor) to join our dynamic team. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the highest quality of our digital solutions, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and enhance our digital platforms. If you are passionate about automation testing and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and creativity, V2 Digital is the place for you. Join us and contribute to shaping the digital next for leading brands. Together, we will drive outcomes that matter.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to understand project requirements and translate them into test cases.
• Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing on various digital platforms.
• Identify, document, and track defects through a comprehensive defect management process.
• Review and analyze system specifications to ensure accurate test coverage and reporting.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate testing progress to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in QA and software testing, with a strong emphasis on automation testing.
• Familiarity with various automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM, etc.).
• Detail-oriented with a passion for quality assurance and delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Apply Now:

• If you are keen to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in this space and interested in shaping the future of V2, then APPLY NOW!