Warakirri Asset Management Ltd is a leading Australian funds manager, offering specialist investment vehicles and services to retail and wholesale investors with a focus on ethical investment, actively managed equities, and agriculture. We are a private company, 100% owned by our directors and employees, with a Board of Directors that has a majority of independent director representation.
Our agriculture operating entities are dedicated to optimising the financial performance of our assets while adhering to best practices in sustainability and innovation. We foster a workplace culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and the professional growth of our employees.
We are actively seeking an Agriculture Financial Analyst to join our Agriculture Investment Management Team. This role reports to the General Manager of Agriculture Investments. You will be working within a team that provides acquisition and investment analysis and supports the acquisition of agricultural assets.
We welcome applicants who have around 3 years’ experience, as well as those with more extensive experience as analysts, and we will tailor the role to align with the respective qualifications.
Hybrid working conditions - 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
Job DescriptionWhat the Agriculture Financial Analyst does
Financial Modelling & Key Metric Analysis
- Build best practice large-scale agricultural investment models (Excel), including detailed analysis of property acquisitions, divestments, and portfolio performance
- Validate and interrogate modelling assumptions ensuring they are accurate and fit-for-purpose
- Assist with the development of various analytical tools and investment models
- Development of agricultural white papers supported by comprehensive research, to understand trends and formulate reports
- Develop an understanding of key profit drivers in agriculture and assist with benchmarking analysis
Management of acquisition process and relationships
- Support of the full acquisition cycle including due diligence, financial modelling, management of stakeholders and service providers and management of transition.
- Management of acquisition pipeline and prioritisation of assets
- Develop and assist acquisition reporting in accordance with investor and governance requirements
- Opportunity to lead and manage the drafting of Investment Memorandums
Other
- Monitor strategic plan implementation effectiveness
- Develop and expand strong working relationships with internal team members, farm staff, external consultants and industry professionals
About you
- Experience in a similar role, such as Financial Analyst, Agribusiness Analyst or Investment Analyst.
- If you bring experience within M&A, accountancy firms, or corporate advisory this would be a great opportunity for you.
- Strong investment analytics, modelling and implementation skills
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets
- Understanding and experience in agriculture will be an advantage, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to plan, prioritise and organise work demands and deadlines
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce detailed reports and documentation
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and comfortably deal with change that comes with a growing business
What makes Warakirri unique?
- Part of a growing organisation that works across multiple business platforms.
- We have a workplace that values inclusion and where everyone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment.
- Work-life balance is important to us, and we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements.
- We will invest in your future with ongoing Learning and Development opportunities.
- Our Employee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues.
- We care about your health and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with a purpose.
You can apply by selecting “I'm interested”. Any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Closing Date: COB 12 April 2026. We will start screening applicants after this date.
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