Commercial Analyst

Valmont Solar; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is 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.

You will act as the key finance contact for the EPS segment, assist in CAPEX requests with robust financial analysis, provide commercial support through modeling and reporting, and lead forecasting, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver insights.
• Sound financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis experience.
• Commercially minded with ability to connect financial analysis to business decisions.
• Understanding of market dynamics and competitive influences affecting performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with financial software and databases.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, cross-functional collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance contact for the EPS business, communicating financial matters clearly across the organization.
• Assist in preparing CAPEX requests with financial analysis and justification for investments.
• Provide commercial support through analysis, modelling, and reporting to improve financial performance.
• Perform financial performance reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Facilitate budget development and reporting to align teams with targets.
• Monitor weekly sales and financial performance against targets and identify variances.
• Report on KPIs and market drivers such as steel, freight, and zinc prices.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process.
• Partner with stakeholders on ad hoc requests and standardized reporting with insights.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and efficiency across the organization.
• Support regional finance to align strategic initiatives and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Performance analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

CPA/CA accreditation

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. We are the modern workforce. 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.