Commercial Analyst

Valmont Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst to join the Acacia Ridge team on a full-time basis. You will drive financial performance, support planning, and act as the finance contact for the EPS business units (Telco, Lighting and Utility).

Responsibilities include CAPEX analysis, budgeting and forecasting, profitability reviews, and reporting with insights to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• CPA or CA qualifications are highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and deliver insights.
• Sound financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, modeling and performance analysis.
• Commercially minded with ability to link analysis to business objectives.
• Understanding of market dynamics, industry trends and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance contact for the EPS business, coordinating between finance and the rest of the organization.
• Assist in preparing CAPEX requests with financial analysis and justification.
• Provide commercial support including analysis, modeling, and reporting to improve financial performance.
• Conduct financial performance reviews, support budgets, profitability analysis and forecasting.
• Facilitate budgeting processes and provide reporting to aligned targets.
• Monitor weekly sales and financial performance and report variances and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Databases

Job description

7 Activity Street Acacia Ridge Queensland 4110

About Us.

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

The Impact You’ll Make

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst to join our Acacia Ridge team on a full time basis. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making within the EPS (Telco, Lighting, and Utility) business units.

• Act as the key finance contact for the EPS business, facilitating clear communication and understanding of financial matters between finance and other parts of the business.
• Assist in preparing and submitting Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests, providing comprehensive financial analysis and justification for proposed investments.
• Provide commercial support to the management team, including analysis, modeling, and general support to improve the financial performance of the business.
• Perform financial performance reviews, facilitate budget developments, conduct profitability analysis, and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Facilitate budget development process and provide reporting to ensure teams are aligned with targets.
• Monitor and track weekly sales and financial performance against established targets, identifying variances and areas for improvement.
• Report on key business performance indicators while tracking market drivers such as steel, freight, and zinc prices.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial forecasts, incorporating the latest business insights and market conditions.
• Lead the facilitation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, ensuring comprehensive planning and alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders to handle ad hoc requests as well as providing standardized reporting with analysis and insights.
• Drive overall improvements in the forecasting process, aiming for enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and alignment across the organization.
• Support the regional financial team to align strategic financial initiatives, improvement opportunities, market trends, financial forecasts, and planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.
• Professional Certification: CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant) are highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data, identify trends, and deliver actionable business insights.
• Sound financial acumen and understanding of financial principles, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
• Commercially minded approach with the ability to connect financial analysis to broader business objectives and strategic decision-making.
• In-depth understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive influences that impact business performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in financial software, databases, and analytical tools.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and quality in financial analysis, reporting, and data interpretation.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work cross functionally across teams.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honours diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

Are you ready to move the world forward?

All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a medical.

Valmont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.