Commercial Analyst Retail

inchcape; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial exposure

Career development

High-impact work

Variety

Collaborative culture

Flexible environment

Job summary

Inchcape Australia is seeking a commercially minded finance professional to turn data into actionable insights that guide decision-making. The role supports operating and financial planning across a portfolio of dealerships, requiring strong Excel and Power BI skills and senior stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting while developing financial models and scenarios to underpin strategic initiatives and investments. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and related professional credentials.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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Location: Norwest NSW 2153

Job Details: Hybrid | Full-Time

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.

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.

Start your journey

Worried that you don't meet all the criteria exactly? We encourage you to apply. Your skills and perspectives may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our business.

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.

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.

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.

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