Commercial Analyst

The Adecco Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

The Adecco Group is seeking a Commercial Analyst in Sydney to support the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner with pricing analysis, financial and operational reporting, and strategic insights. The role engages with sales, operations and support leaders to drive profitability and informed decision making.

Key focus areas include modelling, KPIs, dashboards and continuous reporting improvements, with some travel for stakeholder engagement. Experience in finance analytics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Analytics or related discipline.
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial finance, business analytics or similar analytical role.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and business implications.
• Experience with large datasets and BI platforms (Power BI preferred).
• CA/CPA part qualified or studying is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support tender and proposal development through commercial modelling and pricing analysis.
• Assist with analysis of performance drivers, trends, risks and opportunities across units and customers.
• Drive automation and data quality improvements in reporting.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and support functions to translate data into insights.
• Assist with month-end activities, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Analytics or related

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

Job description

• Reports to the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner.
• Provides pricing support, financial & operational reporting, and analysis.
• Sydney preferred

The Commercial Analyst provides support to the Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner and wider business, offering pricing support, insightful financial and operational reporting, and analysis that supports strategic decision making, profitability improvement and commercial performance.

About Us

We are the world’s leading recruitment agency with more than 32,000 passionate full-time employees in thousands of branches across 60 countries. We are committed to connecting organisations with the talent needed to succeed. In Australia, our network of offices across the country allows us to support you no matter where you are. Our local teams understand the Australian market and are busy connecting people with jobs and jobs with people every day. Every year in Australia alone, we help thousands of people get into exciting new careers. At any given time, we have over 2,500 temporary employees working for us and each year we place more than 1000 people into full time permanent roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tender and proposal development through commercial modelling and pricing analysis.
• Support analysis and measurement of key performance drivers, trends, risks and opportunities across business units, branches and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting automation and data quality.
• Partner with sales, operational and support function leaders, translating complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Assist with month end activities, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Regular and ad hoc reporting across the business.

Key Outcomes

• Pricing models and commercial analysis that support sustainable profitability.
• Timely, accurate and consistent reporting that supports informed business decisions.
• Clear dashboard insights and variance analysis that identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Effective stakeholder support

Job Requirement/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Analytics or a related discipline.
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in commercial finance, business analytics, financial planning or a similar analytical role.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience within staffing, professional services or workforce solutions industries is desirable.
• Experience working with large datasets and BI platforms, preferably Power BI, is desirable.
• CA/CPA part qualified or currently studying is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and modelling capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to reporting accuracy.
• Commercial acumen and ability to connect analysis to business performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to improve reporting automation and data quality.
• SQL, Power Query or data modelling experience is desirable
• Limited travel as required for stakeholder engagement, business meetings or project support.

On Offer

We empower our people to carve their own career paths their way. After all, it's only natural that a people-focused organisation should be focused on its own people too. We will offer all the training, tools, motivation, and inspiration you need to achieve exactly what you want from your career. If you can make an impact, we'll provide the career development opportunities you need to achieve your potential and thrive.

The Adecco Group is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.