Strategic Commercial Analyst – FP&A & Forecasting

Valmont Solar; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst to join our Acacia Ridge team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making within the EPS (Telco, Lighting, and Utility) business units.

You will act as the key finance contact for the EPS segment, assist in CAPEX requests with robust financial analysis, provide commercial support through modeling and reporting, and lead forecasting, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver insights.
• Sound financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis experience.
• Commercially minded with ability to connect financial analysis to business decisions.
• Understanding of market dynamics and competitive influences affecting performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with financial software and databases.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, cross-functional collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance contact for the EPS business, communicating financial matters clearly across the organization.
• Assist in preparing CAPEX requests with financial analysis and justification for investments.
• Provide commercial support through analysis, modelling, and reporting to improve financial performance.
• Perform financial performance reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Facilitate budget development and reporting to align teams with targets.
• Monitor weekly sales and financial performance against targets and identify variances.
• Report on KPIs and market drivers such as steel, freight, and zinc prices.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process.
• Partner with stakeholders on ad hoc requests and standardized reporting with insights.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and efficiency across the organization.
• Support regional finance to align strategic initiatives and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Performance analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

CPA/CA accreditation

Job description

Valmont is seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst to join our Acacia Ridge team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making within the EPS (Telco, Lighting, and Utility) business units.

You will act as the key finance contact for the EPS segment, assist in CAPEX requests with robust financial analysis, provide commercial support through modeling and reporting, and lead forecasting, budgeting, and