Commercial Analyst

FMCG COMPANY; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FMCG COMPANY in Melbourne is seeking a commercially minded and technically capable Business Analyst to join our team. The role spans Procurement, Operations, Finance, Sales and Supply Chain, delivering critical analytics, financial insights and performance reporting to support business decisions.

You will improve business performance through data analysis, financial modelling, reporting automation and process improvements, with hands-on exposure across operations in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Economics.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, or other reporting tools preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and commercial analytics with data-driven insights.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools for stakeholders.
• Analyse production and operational performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations on key initiatives.
• Assist with project coordination, reporting, and monthly cycles.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

A well-established Australian manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded and technically capable Business Analyst to join their team.

This role will work across multiple functions including Procurement, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain, providing critical analytics, financial insights, and performance reporting to support business decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving business performance through data analysis, financial modelling, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on position offering broad exposure across operational and commercial functions within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Commercial Analysis

• Support sourcing and procurement initiatives through data analysis and reporting.
• Conduct spend analysis, cost modelling, and supplier performance reviews.
• Track cost‑saving initiatives and support financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor market trends and input costs to support strategic purchasing decisions.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.
• Provide actionable insights to operational and commercial stakeholders.

Operational Performance

• Analyse operational and production performance metrics.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support profitability analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams on key business initiatives.

Project Support

• Assist with project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support monthly reporting cycles and strategic improvement programs.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and business initiatives as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent business acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, or other reporting tools preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

If you are a data-driven professional who enjoys solving business problems and influencing outcomes through insightful analysis, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details regarding the organisation.