Business Analyst

CBRE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Discounted Qantas flights

Bupa healthcare

Wellbeing programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

CBRE in Sydney CBD is seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst to partner with NSW leaders, turning client, market and financial data into strategic opportunities.

You will build financial models and dashboards, translate insights for senior decision-makers and collaborate across service lines to influence business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analytics, commercial analysis, strategy, research or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify trends, solve problems and turn data into a compelling story.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (ideally), CRM platforms or similar analytics tools.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, practical recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Curious, proactive and commercially minded, with strong attention to detail.
• Relevant qualification in business, finance, economics, analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analysing client, market and financial data to support growth and strategic planning.
• Undertaking market, competitor and green space analysis to identify opportunities.
• Developing financial models, dashboards and commercial insights.
• Preparing research, opportunity assessments and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Partnering with business development and client-facing teams across multiple service lines.
• Leveraging analytics, technology, AI and automation tools to improve decision-making and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data storytelling

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

CRM platforms

Job description

• Business Analyst, Analytics, strategy and stakeholder engagement
• Highly visible role partnering with senior leaders
• Sydney CBD | Land of the Gadigal people

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Managing Director, NSW & ACT, this is a highly visible Business Analyst role partnering with leaders across the NSW business. You'll combine client, market and financial insights to help identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

This role suits a commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with people as much as data. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across multiple service lines, translating complex information into clear recommendations and building relationships that help influence business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Analysing client, market and financial data to support growth and strategic planning
• Undertaking market, competitor and green space analysis to identify opportunities
• Developing financial models, dashboards and commercial insights
• Preparing research, opportunity assessments and recommendations for senior leaders
• Partnering with business development and client-facing teams across multiple service lines
• Leveraging analytics, technology, AI and automation tools to improve decision-making and reporting

Experience within the property or real estate sector is advantageous but not essential.

About You

• Experience in business analytics, commercial analysis, strategy, research or a related discipline
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify trends, solve problems and turn data into a compelling story
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (ideally), CRM platforms or similar analytics tools
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, practical recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Curious, proactive and commercially minded, with strong attention to detail
• Relevant qualification in business, finance, economics, analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience

What's in it for You?

• A highly visible role with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.
• The chance to combine analytics, commercial thinking and stakeholder engagement in a role that offers genuine variety and impact.
• Recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and named among WORK180's Top Employers.
• Access to a range of benefits including discounted Qantas flights and Bupa healthcare.
• Support for your wellbeing through fitness classes, Fitness Passport, end-of-trip facilities, an employee assistance programme and two paid volunteer days each year.
• Family-friendly benefits including 14 weeks paid primary carer leave, a one-month return-to-work bonus for primary carers, and four weeks paid secondary carer leave.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on respect, integrity, service and excellence, and we value diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.