Commercial Analyst

Job title : Commercial Analyst
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $50 to $55 Plus Superannuation Per Hour
Contact name : Jonathon Prince
Contact email : jprince@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1718306
The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong Commercial Analyst to join our client's Commercial Finance Team. This role plays a critical part in driving business performance insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and enabling data-led growth across the organisation.
  
You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to deliver high-quality reporting, financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting tools, and commercial insights that directly influence investment decisions, pricing strategy, and business expansion.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with operational teams to support data-driven decision making
  • Analyse business unit performance including daily and monthly sales reporting, budget vs actual vs prior year comparisons
  • Conduct labour, gross profit, and expense analysis to identify performance trends and opportunities
  • Support preparation of monthly management reports, board papers, and executive presentations
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support operational decision-making
  • Build store-level budgeting, forecasting, and five-year strategic planning models
  • Design “real-time” forecasting tools to improve business agility
  • Prepare business cases for new strategic investment opportunities
  • Develop valuation models for store sales and expansion decisions
  • Analyse payback and ROI on capital and operational investments
  • Deliver pricing and competitor analysis to support commercial strategy
  • Complete ad hoc analysis to support executive and board requirements
  
The Candidate
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
  • Proven ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally in a commercial environment
  • Experience interpreting financial reports and delivering insights to non-finance stakeholders

The Company
Sharp & Carter has been engaged by an organisation that is a market leader in their field and that operates a stable of businesses which is comprised of iconic brands and household names.  As the Asia-Pac subsidiary of a multination organization, they are also part of a high-profile group that is recognized globally as premium brand.
  
What’s on Offer
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Opportunity to influence business decisions and drive real impact

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathon Prince.