Senior Commercial Analyst

Mars Recruitment; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Recruitment in Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to support strategic decision-making, investment appraisals and business performance initiatives. You will develop complex financial models, conduct scenario analysis and partner with senior leadership and operations to drive growth and value.

The role offers hybrid working in North Sydney, exposure to executive stakeholders, and a high-visibility platform to influence pricing, capital investments and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Deals, Valuations or Strategy.
• Advanced Excel modelling from first principles.
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder management experience.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support commercial and strategic projects.
• Prepare business cases, investment appraisals and decision-support analysis.
• Conduct scenario modelling, forecasting and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to provide commercial insights and recommendations.
• Support pricing, capital investment and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate risks, opportunities and project viability to support decision‑making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning activities.
• Improve reporting processes, modelling tools and analytical frameworks.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-priority handling

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CA/CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Commercial Analyst

• $160,000 - $180,000 + Super
• North Sydney - Hybrid Working
• Growing business with excellent exposure

Overview

An established and growing organisation is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to support strategic decision-making, commercial projects, investment analysis and business performance initiatives. Partnering closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will provide commercial insights, financial modelling and analytical support to drive business growth and optimise performance. This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure to strategic initiatives and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support commercial and strategic projects.
• Prepare business cases, investment appraisals and decision-support analysis.
• Conduct scenario modelling, forecasting and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to provide commercial insights and recommendations.
• Support pricing, capital investment and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate risks, opportunities and project viability to support decision‑making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning activities.
• Improve reporting processes, modelling tools and analytical frameworks.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

About You

• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Deals, Valuations or Strategy.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build models from first principles.
• Proven business partnering and stakeholder management experience.
• Commercially minded with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

• High‑profile role with exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and business outcomes.
• Diverse and commercially focused workload.
• Significant career development potential.
• Collaborative and high‑performing team environment.