Commercial Analyst

Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting is recruiting a Finance Business Partner in Melbourne. You will work with operational leaders to translate performance insights into commercial decisions, going beyond month-end reporting.

You will analyse trends, build business cases, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA qualified or nearing completion with strong finance acumen.
• Experience in Big 4, mid-tier or commercial analyst roles.
• Demonstrated commercial finance and stakeholder engagement ability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to drive performance.
• Deliver commercial analysis across sales, margins, labour and profitability.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and period-end reporting.
• Develop business cases for commercial initiatives and investments.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and propose solutions.
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

CA qualification

Big 4 / Mid Tier experience

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Commercial finance

Problem solving

Education

CA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

OrganisationOur client is a nationally recognised market leader operating within a fast paced operative environment. With a reputation for investing in its people, this is a business where finance is viewed as a true commercial partner, not simply a reporting function. You'll be surrounded by experienced leaders who are passionate about developing ambitious talent and creating future finance leaders.

The OpportunityReporting into an experienced Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational leaders across multiple regions, helping them understand business performance and make better commercial decisions.

This is a role that goes well beyond month-end reporting. You'll analyse trends, build business cases, challenge performance, partner with stakeholders and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance
• Deliver commercial analysis across sales, margins, labour and profitability
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and period-end reporting
• Develop business cases for commercial initiatives and investment decisions
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and recommend practical solutions
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc commercial analysis
• Build relationships across finance and the wider business

About You

• CA qualified or nearing completion
• Experience within Big 4, Mid Tier or a Commercial Analyst position
• Naturally curious with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
• Confident communicator who enjoys partnering with stakeholders
• Ambitious, driven and eager to build a long-term commercial finance career

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who wants to learn from an outstanding finance team, gain exposure to senior leaders and build the foundations for a successful commercial finance career.