Commercial Analyst

Profile Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global business is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support financial performance and key decision-making in their Christchurch office. This role involves extensive analytics work, including P&L analysis and budgeting, and requires a strong finance background. Proficiency in Power BI is essential. The company fosters a flexible and innovative work environment, allowing for collaboration and global engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

State-of-the-art offices

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong finance background with experience in P&L management.
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Power BI and DAX.
• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in a related field is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a global, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 70-80% analytics work on data and financial metrics.
• Perform cost control and pricing analysis to optimize strategies.
• Analyze return on investment for various initiatives.
• Contribute to operational improvements and strategic planning.

Skills

P&L management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost control

Pricing analysis

Sales analysis

ROI evaluation

Power BI

DAX

Education

Degree in Business Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity
This is an operational role, you don't necessarily need to be a CA Accountant, however this is not an IT role.
Our client, a dynamic global business, is seeking a Commercial Analyst with operational focus to join their Christchurch-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive financial performance, support key decision-making, and contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. You have the chance to work across data and finance analytics whilst giving you a platform to play a crucial role in optimising operations and work closely with exposure to the NZ SLT.

The Company
Our client is a globally focused organisation and a leader in subsurface software solutions, operating across multiple countries. Renowned for pioneering geoscience analysis, modelling, and collaborative technologies, the company empowers industries such as mining, civil engineering, environmental management, and renewables to make informed decisions on earth, environment, and energy challenges. From its world-class headquarters, it offers state-of-the-art offices and a supportive work environment designed to foster innovation and collaboration. Flexible working arrangements are integral to the culture, balancing global demands with employee wellbeing, creating an atmosphere where dedication drives meaningful global impact.

The Role
Based primarily in the Christchurch office, with some flexibility due to the global nature of the business, you’ll report directly to senior finance and operations leaders. There are no direct reports.
Conducting 70-80% analytics work on data and financial metrics, including profit and loss (P&L) analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

• Performing cost control, pricing analysis to ensure optimal pricing strategies, and evaluating sales performance.
• Analysing return on investment (ROI) for various initiatives and projects.
• Working on ad-hoc projects for the COO, contributing to operational improvements and strategic planning.
• Utilising tools such as Power BI, DAX, and dimension tables to build and maintain data models.

Your Profile
To excel in this position, you’ll ideally have:

• A strong finance background with experience in P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, pricing, sales analysis, and ROI evaluation.
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Power BI, DAX, and dimension tables.
• A Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Business Finance, Economics, or a related field (highly desirable).
• The ability to work in a global, fast-paced environment with occasional long hours and flexibility.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional teams.

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