Senior Commercial Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Travel discounts with SIXT

NRMA Rewards membership

Insurance discounts

Career growth across NRMA Group

Job summary

NRMA Parks & Resorts is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Analyst to move beyond reporting and influence strategic decisions. You will partner with the Commercial Finance Manager across the NRMA Parks & Resorts portfolio to build sophisticated financial models, test assumptions and translate insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are commercially curious, confident challenging the status quo, and prepared to take ownership with a view toward future

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• At least 5 years’ experience within commercial finance, business analysis or commercial analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability.
• Strong experience creating business cases and strategic recommendations.
• Experience delivering commercial decision support to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing complex financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.
• Building and evaluating business cases for capital investment and other initiatives.
• Assessing acquisitions, divestments, master planning and park redevelopment.
• Evaluating investment opportunities using NPV, ROCE, IRR, ROI and payback.
• Analyzing portfolio performance to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Translating complex analysis into clear recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Commercial decision support

BI and data visualization

Power BI

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business

Tools

Power BI

SQL

TM1/Planning Analytics

Job description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences.

Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Job Description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Commercial Analyst who wants to operate beyond reporting numbers and play a meaningful role in influencing business decisions.

Working closely with our Commercial Finance Manager and partnering across the broader NRMA Parks & Resorts business, you’ll provide the commercial thinking behind investment decisions, business cases, capital planning, portfolio performance and strategic initiatives. You’ll build sophisticated financial models, test assumptions and translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

It’s a role for someone commercially curious, confident challenging the status quo and ready to take genuine ownership of their work. This role offers the breadth, exposure and opportunity to build towards a future leadership role with us in commercial finance

What you will do

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio, providing high-quality commercial analysis and decision support across areas including:

• Developing complex financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decisions
• Building and evaluating business cases for capital investment and other commercial initiatives
• Assessing opportunities across acquisitions and divestments, master planning, park redevelopment, new accommodation products and guest experience initiatives
• Evaluating investment opportunities using NPV, ROCE, IRR, ROI and payback methodologies
• Analysing property, regional and portfolio performance to uncover trends, risks and commercial opportunities
• Identifying opportunities to improve revenue, profitability and operational efficiency
• Challenging assumptions and proposals to help ensure commercially robust outcomes
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
• Reviewing performance following acquisitions and capital developments against original business cases
• Translating complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations for financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What you will bring

You’re already operating at Senior Commercial Analyst level and are looking for a role where you can broaden your influence and commercial exposure.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• At least 5 years’ experience within commercial finance, business analysis or commercial analysis
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability
• Strong experience developing business cases, scenarios and commercial recommendations
• A track record of providing commercial decision support to senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to interrogate information and challenge assumptions
• Experience working with BI and data visualisation tools
• The ability to take complex financial information and turn it into a compelling commercial story
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• The confidence and maturity to work autonomously, take ownership and manage competing priorities.

Experience within hospitality, tourism, accommodation, property or multi-site operations would be advantageous, as would exposure to Power BI, SQL, TM1/Planning Analytics or similar platforms.

What’s in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities including 5 weeks annual and recreation leave.
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know you belong:

We’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

Are you nodding your head as you read this?Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference?

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.