Commercial Analyst

Job title : Commercial Analyst
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Mia Di Giambattista
Contact email : miadg@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1503818.01
The Company
Large multi-national business has a strong balance sheet, impressive growth profile, and reputations as dynamic work environment. Known as market leader and with an innovative approach they have consistently delivered impressive performance results and are well positioned to continue their current growth path as they consolidate revenue streams from their new operations outside of Australia.  
  
The Role 
Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager and supporting three key business units, you will be responsible for a broad range of reporting and analytical activities. You will be engaging extensively with key operational stakeholders, providing advice, business partnering and commercial guidance to balance operational objectives with financial discipline.  Specifically, your duties will include:
  • Lead weekly revenue forecasting & monthly cost forecasting, ensuring assumptions are owned by the business
  • Pro-actively manage stakeholders on analysis of variations to budget and trends in expenditure; including presentations to leadership team and the SLT 
  • Preparation of business cases and analysis of margins
  • Developing models to track business trends
  • Lead process and system improvement representing the commercial financial team
  • Work with the financial accounting team to provide insights into business performance and analysis for statutory reporting
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified, you have developed a strong commercial acumen, and have had around 5 years' experience in a large, diversified FMCG or Manufacturing environment. The use of SAP will be highly advantageous.  Additionally, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to easily relate to people at a variety of levels within a business. You are proactive by nature and are eager to take on a role where stakeholder engagement is a key focus.

To Apply 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mia Di Giambattista on miadg@sharpandcareter.com.au.