Commercial Analyst

Inchcape; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial exposure

Career development

High-impact work

Variety of finance projects

Collaborative culture

Flexible environment

Job summary

Inchcape Australia is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join the Norwest team. You will partner with dealership leadership to deliver commercial insights, manage budgeting and forecasting, and develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.

This role focuses on data-driven decision making, performance reporting across multiple dealerships, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and growth within a leading global automotive distributor.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and relevant tertiary degree.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dealership leadership to provide commercial insights for operational and financial decisions.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends, and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across a portfolio of dealerships.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Build and enhance dashboards and reporting tools for visibility of key metrics.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, marketing and operations to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Budgeting & Forecasting

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Do you want to develop world‑class skills, build a brilliant career, and thrive within a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape Australia, part of Inchcape's global network.

You’ll play a key part in growing a global business that's transforming our industry, working with the world's leading automotive brands, and delivering great experiences for our customers.

Our Inchcape Australia Finance Team is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Norwest. In this position, you will collaborate with a dynamic, diverse team to provide commercial support across a portfolio of dealerships, delivering financial insights, business partnering and performance analysis that help drive strategic decision‑making and business growth.

What you'll do

• Partner with dealership leadership teams to provide commercial insights that support operational and financial decision‑making.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends and translate data into clear recommendations that drive profitability and growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting activities across a portfolio of dealerships.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Build and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and insights that improve visibility of key business metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, sales, marketing and operations to influence business outcomes and continuous improvement.

About you

• You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights that influence decision‑making. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy partnering with stakeholders and have the confidence to challenge thinking while providing practical recommendations.
• To be successful, you will have:
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large and complex data sets.
• Experience translating data into meaningful commercial insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly with non‑financial stakeholders.
• Power BI experience will be highly regarded.

We offer you

• Commercial Exposure: Partner directly with dealership and senior leadership teams to influence business performance.
• Career Development: Build your experience within a global automotive organisation with opportunities for long‑term growth.
• High-Impact Work: Play a key role in business planning, performance improvement and strategic decision‑making.
• Variety: Gain exposure to finance, operations, reporting, forecasting and commercial projects.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Flexible Environment: Work within a dynamic business where your insights can make a genuine impact.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to commence our recruitment process. We may request additional information to better understand your background, qualifications, and experience relevant to the position.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues create an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.

We’re a dynamic and fast‑growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio includes vehicle distribution for world‑renowned brands, market leading fulfilment solutions, exceptional retail experiences, and tailored financial services.