Analyst -Business Development

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers; City Of Kwinana; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share plan

Annual incentive plan

Flexible work options

Novated leasing

Staff discounts across Wesfarmers

Job summary

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers is seeking an Analyst - Financial/Business Development capability to evaluate and execute new opportunities, capital investments and strategic projects. You will build financial models, research industries, and provide evidence-based recommendations for investment decisions.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will partner with stakeholders across divisions to assess opportunities, forecast scenarios and drive growth in a flexible work

Qualifications

• Advanced financial modelling and analysis skills, deals and valuation and risk assessment expert.
• Experience in M&A, transactions, corporate finance or investment banking and/or Big Four deals and advisory practice.
• Strong commercial focus with a willingness to ask questions and challenge assumptions.
• Ability to present board reports and business cases to senior stakeholders.
• Confident communicator and effective business partner across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market and company research to support investment and commercial decisions.
• Analyse complex information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop financial models, valuations and forecast scenarios to assess opportunities.
• Identify key drivers, trends and risks to inform commercial outcomes.
• Provide advice on multiple projects, ensuring quality delivery and timely execution.
• Monitor market developments and Australian corporate activity to identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships across corporate and divisional teams to deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture through knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Skills

Financial modelling

M&A / corporate finance

Deals assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Board reports & business cases

Analytical thinking

Education

Finance/Commerce/Economics/Accounting degree

Job description

We are looking for an Analyst - Financial/Business Development capability, to join our team and play a key role in evaluating and executing new business opportunities, capital investments and strategic projects. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this key role will research industries and businesses, analyse market opportunities, build financial models and provide evidence-based recommendations that support investment and commercial decision‑making.

Working across a diverse range of projects, you’ll partner with stakeholders to assess opportunities, identify risks, develop forecasts and help drive business growth.

Your role includes:

• Conducting industry, market and company research to support investment and commercial decisions.
• Analysing complex information and provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Developing financial models, valuations and forecast scenarios to assess opportunities.
• Identifying key business drivers, trends and risks to inform commercial outcomes.
• Providing advice on multiple projects, ensuring quality delivery and timely execution.
• Monitoring market developments, industry trends and Australian corporate activity to identify emerging opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across corporate and divisional teams to deliver business outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture through knowledge sharing, continuous learning and active participation in team initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by the Business Development Manager.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Advanced financial modelling and analysis skills, deals and valuation and risk assessment expert.
• Experience in M&A, transactions, corporate finance or investment banking and/or Big Four deals and advisory practice.
• Strong commercial focus with a willingness to ask questions and challenge assumptions.
• Ability to prepare and present board reports and business cases to stakeholders including senior management.
• Confident communicator to engage and business partner effectively with stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to learn, innovate and leverage technology.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business priorities and project requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work‑from‑home options where applicable.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers‑sponsored arts and cultural events.
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group.

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high‑performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

Agency applications will not be accepted.