Data & Insights Analyst - Commercial

Randstad; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Auckland seeks a Data & Insights Analyst to enhance commercial and working capital reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in retail or FMCG, and advanced proficiency in tools like SAP and Tableau. Candidates should hold a CA/CPA qualification and possess excellent stakeholder management abilities. This position offers the chance to make impactful financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualified experience in a relevant field.
• Experience within retail/FMCG/eCom sectors highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, design, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly/monthly commercial reporting agenda.
• Coordinate the Merchandise forecasting process.
• Drive preparation of month-end result packs.
• Establish category inventory budgets.
• Provide reporting support for Weekly Inventory.
• Generate insights to optimize net working capital.

Skills

CA/CPA Qualification

Commercial Finance

Inventory Management

Working Capital

Financial Reporting

Gross Profit Forecasting

SAP/Business Objects/Tableau

Advanced Excel/Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Business Objects

Job description

Data & Insights Analyst - Commercial & Working Capital

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

About the Opportunity:

This pivotal role within a Commercial Finance team focuses on key deliverables, reporting, forecasting, working capital, and inventory partnering. You will be instrumental in leading the weekly/monthly commercial reporting agenda, providing crucial insights to the Merchandise team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly/monthly commercial reporting, ensuring the Merchandise team receives timely and accurate key information, including inflation, stock loss, and SOF results.
• Coordinate the Merchandise forecasting process, collaborating with Finance Managers (Fresh/Packaged) and uploading data into group reporting tools.
• Drive the preparation of month-end result packs, consolidating commentary and ensuring a clear understanding of financial outcomes.
• Establish category inventory budgets and reporting mechanisms to effectively track performance.
• Provide comprehensive reporting support for Weekly Inventory, SLOB opportunities, GIT analysis, and potential risks.
• Generate insights to identify opportunities for optimizing the net working capital position through detailed analysis and ad-hoc deep dives.
• Facilitate collaboration between Buying and Replenishment teams to ensure decision-making considers the working capital impact.
• Liaise with various stakeholders for system and reporting enhancements.

Experience & Background

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CA/CPA with 3+ years of post-qualified experience.
• Highly desirable experience within retail/FMCG/eCom sectors.
• Strong systems proficiency (e.g., SAP, Business Objects, GCP, Tableau) and advanced Excel/modelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information for a diverse audience, making it easily understandable.
• Strong problem-solving, design, and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven Commercial Acumen and the ability to consider business impacts in decision-making.

If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, please hit Apply or reach out to Amaan for more information at [e-mail] or call 0220607986.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience

8 years

Skills

• CA/CPA Qualification
• Commercial Finance
• Inventory Management
• Working Capital
• Financial Reporting
• Gross Profit Forecasting
• SAP/Business Objects/Tableau
• Advanced Excel/Modelling
• Stakeholder Management

Education

• Bachelor Degree

education