Senior Commercial Analyst - Global Retail Org.

ClearCompany; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to provide insightful analysis and drive financial performance. This permanent full-time position in North Ryde involves acting as a finance business partner, leading KPI reporting, and making strategic recommendations based on financial data. The ideal candidate will have experience in tangible product industries and proficiency in Excel. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Close collaboration with senior leadership

North Ryde office with free parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a tangible product industry, ideally Retail or FMCG.
• Experience with large datasets and data manipulation.
• Full PnL ownership in past roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Finance Business Partner providing reports and insights.
• Lead KPI reporting for operational divisions.
• Make data-driven recommendations to support business objectives.
• Analyse market and internal performance for commercial insights.

Skills

CA or CPA qualified or working towards

Finance Business Partnering experience

Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management and communication skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global Retail organisation with a range of iconic, household brands and who have been regarded as an "Employer of Choice" in the Retail / FMCG sector. This Senior Commercial Analyst is a newly-created, career-defining role which will help provide insightful analysis into key performance trends that exist in order to drive the positive financial direction of the company. Furthermore, you will be acting as the "go-to" commercial finance business partner for the GM's of Sales, Operations & Customer Support; translating financial data into actionable business insights. This opportunity is a permanent full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the "go-to" Finance Business Partner to a number of GM's; providing them with timely reports and insights.
• Lead KPI reporting for large operational divisions
• Make recommendations to support the business based on actual data, analysis and insights
• Contribute to month-end close reporting
• Analyse and explain all cost elements with regards to margin for actual results, forecast or budgeted performance
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate commercial risks and opportunities
• Analyse market, competitor, and internal performance data to deliver commercial insights
• Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports (including KPIs)
• Assist with the construction of the forecast, budget and 5 year plan from gross sales to gross margin

Skills and Experience

• CA or CPA qualified or working towards.
• Ideally proven working experience in a tangible product industry. (i.e. Retail, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, etc.)
• Extensive Finance Business Partnering experience
• Full PnL ownership in past roles desirable
• Strong proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel modelling
• Experience working with large datasets and data manipulation
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What's in it for you?

• Work for a Global market‑leader in the Retail sector who have been recognised as an "Employer of Choice"
• Genuine internal career progression opportunites; report to an impressive Head of FP&A and work closely with an accomplished CFO.
• North Ryde office with hybrid working, proximity to metro station and free parking available

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess on [e-mail] , quoting JB8093.