Analytics & Commercial Business Partner

nxzen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

nxzen in Sydney is seeking an Analytics & Commercial Business Partner to turn data into commercial insights that drive outcomes. You will design and deliver Power BI dashboards, build financial models with AI-enabled techniques, and partner with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.

This role focuses on analysing pricing, margins and profitability, reporting regularly to leadership, and championing AI-driven improvements across analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics or commercial business partnering.
• Proficient in Power BI and data visualization.
• Experience with SaaS environments and CRM/ERP data feeds.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CPA/CIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on priorities and translate data into insights.
• Build financial models using AI-enabled techniques.
• Analyse pricing, margin, and profitability trends.
• Prepare and present commercial performance reports to leadership.
• Identify opportunities and drive measurable value.
• Champion AI-driven improvements across analytics tools.
• Support commercial decision-making with data analysis and forecasting.
• Improve dashboard design and data quality across tools.
• Establish data governance practices for reporting.

Skills

Power BI

CRM/ERP

Financial modelling

SQL

AI tools

Stakeholder mgmt

Presentation skills

SaaS experience

Commercial mindset

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CPA or CIMA

Tools

Salesforce

Dynamics

SAP

Job description

nxzen is a global technology, consulting, and engineering partner supporting the energy, utilities, and national infrastructure sectors. We help organisations optimise performance, digitise operations, and build safer, smarter, and more resilient systems by combining deep domain expertise with innovative technology.

Our work spans the full infrastructure lifecycle, partnering with clients to deliver practical, outcome-driven solutions across operations, transformation, digital platforms, and engineering. Through our specialist teams and Centres of Excellence, we support the delivery of future-ready infrastructure that enhances efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

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About the ROLE:

Location: Sydney

Permanent Full-time Role

The Analytics & Commercial Business Partner works closely with Sales and Client Management teams to turn data into commercial insight that drives outcomes and adds measurable value. The role owns the design and delivery of Power BI dashboards and reporting tools, builds and maintains financial models using AI-enabled techniques, and partners with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities and support commercial decision-making across the business.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and other reporting tools to provide accurate, timely, and actionable business insights.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Sales and Client Management to understand commercial priorities and translate data into decision-useful insight.
• Build and maintain financial models, using AI tools to improve the speed, accuracy, and depth of analysis.
• Identify commercial opportunities and risks through analysis of sales, client, and financial performance data.
• Analyse pricing, margin, and profitability trends to support commercial decision-making.
• Drive outcomes by translating analytical insight into practical recommendations that add measurable value.
• Prepare and present regular commercial performance reporting to leadership and executive forums.
• Champion the use of AI and automation to improve reporting efficiency and analytical capability across the business.
• Support commercial decision-making through robust data analysis, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Continuously improve dashboard design, data quality, and reporting processes across analytics tools.
• Establish and maintain data quality standards and governance practices across reporting and analytics tools.
• Evaluate tenders and contracts, tracking key milestones to support successful commercial outcomes.
• Manage the sales forecast to ensure deliverables and commercial targets are met.

About YOU

• Strong working knowledge of Power BI and other data visualisation and dashboarding tools.
• Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems (e.g. Salesforce, Dynamics, SAP) that feed commercial reporting and analytics.
• Sound understanding of financial modelling principles and techniques.
• Basic SQL or data querying skills to support analytics and reporting.
• Practical experience using AI tools to support and enhance financial modelling and data analysis.
• Understanding of the commercial and sales performance drivers relevant to a business partnering role.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar analytics or commercial business partnering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; CPA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience working in a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence senior Sales and Client Management leaders.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving measurable business outcomes.
• Curious and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset toward analytics tools, processes, and the use of AI.