Commercial Analyst, Workforce & Cost Strategy

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Permanent role

Immediate start

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Commercial Analyst in Sydney to provide financial insights that support resourcing, costs and sustainable performance. You will partner with the Commercial Manager and operational leaders to understand drivers, improve workforce planning and identify opportunities to manage costs while maintaining quality care.

The role requires at least four years in commercial analysis, strong budgeting/forecasting, advanced Excel and Power Query, and the ability to challenge

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in commercial analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and complex formulas.
• Confident communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Analytics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop labour budgets and forecasts, incorporating changing staffing and operational requirements.
• Analyse workforce costs against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key movements, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with operational managers to review rosters, staffing efficiency and resource allocation.
• Model the financial impact of wage increases, enterprise agreement changes and workforce initiatives.
• Assess occupancy and funding trends to understand their impact on business performance.
• Prepare workforce and funding reports to support regulatory requirements.
• Improve reporting tools, data quality and analytical processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Business partnering

Education

Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Analytics degree

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Commercial Analyst in Sydney to provide financial insights that support resourcing, costs and sustainable performance. You will partner with the Commercial Manager and operational leaders to understand drivers, improve workforce planning and identify opportunities to manage costs while maintaining quality care.

The role requires at least four years in commercial analysis, strong budgeting/forecasting, advanced Excel and Power Query, and the ability to challenge