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Sharp & Carter; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

AU$130k package

St Leonards location

4 days in office

Job summary

Sharp & Carter's client is seeking a Commercial Analyst to turn financial, workforce and operational data into insights that drive better decisions. You will report to the Commercial Manager and work with Operations, Finance, Payroll and Workforce to support performance improvements.

You will prepare labour forecasts, budgets and workforce reports, analyse results vs. budget, and collaborate with leaders on planning, productivity and cost management.

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience in a commercial analyst role.
• Strong business partnering skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and Power Query.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial modelling.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing labour forecasts, budgets and workforce performance reports.
• Analysing results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Partnering with operational leaders on workforce planning, productivity and cost management.
• Reviewing roster performance and helping strengthen workforce efficiency and governance.
• Modelling the financial impact of wage changes and proposed workforce initiatives.
• Supporting funding and regulatory reporting.
• Improving reporting tools, processes and the quality of data used in decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Education

Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics

Job description

About the company

Our client is a large, purpose driven organisation with operations across multiple sites. They are seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their team and help drive stronger workforce and business performance.

About the role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will turn financial, workforce and operational data into insights that support better decisions. Working closely with leaders across Operations, Finance, Payroll and Workforce,

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing labour forecasts, budgets and workforce performance reports.
• Analysing results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Partnering with operational leaders on workforce planning, productivity and cost management.
• Reviewing roster performance and helping strengthen workforce efficiency and governance.
• Modelling the financial impact of wage changes and proposed workforce initiatives.
• Supporting funding and regulatory reporting.
• Improving reporting tools, processes and the quality of data used in decision-making.

About you

You are a commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with stakeholders and using data to influence decisions. You will bring:

• At least four years’ experience in a commercial analyst role.
• Strong business partnering skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and Power Query.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial modelling.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or a related discipline.

Progress towards CA or CPA is viewed favourably. Experience in aged care is welcome but is not essential; strong commercial experience is the priority.

What’s on offer

• A permanent role with a $130,000 package.
• Broad exposure across finance and operations.
• The opportunity to influence decisions in a purpose driven organisation.
• An immediate start and a St Leonards location, with four days per week in the office.