The organisation is large and multifaceted, with a diverse portfolio and wide customer reach. It thrives in a competitive landscape by prioritising commercial discipline, continuous improvement, and teamwork across departments. With a strong national footprint, this role offers valuable exposure to senior leaders, complex business models, and clear opportunities for career progression for ambitious professionals.
About the role:
Partnering closely with the CFO, SLT, GM's this Commercial Analyst role is pivotal in driving profitable growth across the group. You’ll take ownership of trade spend and promotional investment analysis, working across pricing strategies, rebate structures, and revenue forecasting. The role will focus on improving visibility of margin drivers, enhancing the promotional planning process, and helping identify revenue leakage and commercial opportunities. You’ll also contribute to month-end reporting, P&L reviews, and forecasting cycles, while supporting the rollout of BI tools and continuous improvement projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the analysis and optimisation of trade spend, rebates, and pricing initiatives
- Developing tools to assess promotional ROI and recommending spend reallocation based on performance
- Work with Management Team in leading excellence and continuous improvement in financial and commercial outcomes, reporting and insights
- Contributing to month-end close processes and providing timely P&L reporting
- Assisting with rolling forecasts, budgeting, and post-month reviews across key customer accounts
You are a commercially focused analyst or management accountant, ideally making your second career move after completing your CPA or CA qualification (or actively working towards it). You have experience in FMCG or retail and enjoy diving into the details to understand margin drivers and help non-finance stakeholders make informed decisions. Skilled in Excel and BI tools, you’re confident handling large datasets and collaborating across teams in fast-paced environments.
Benefits:
- CBD location
- Inclusive and collaborative culture that values continuous learning and commercial curiosity
- Competitive salary depending on experience, plus super
- Supportive leadership with genuine opportunities for career development
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the link or reach out for a confidential discussion to Keeley Frawley at kfrawley@sharpandcarter.com.au.
