Commercial Finance Analyst - 12-Month FTC

Job title : Commercial Finance Analyst - 12-Month FTC
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $120,000 - $125,000 plus superannuation
Contact name : Samantha Tan
Contact email : stan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : ST1721517
  • ASX-listed Retail | Western Sydney | Hybrid Working | 12-month FTC (to Permanent)
  • Business partner with sales and category management team to shape commercial decision-making
  • Highly supportive team with strong pathway for progression
  
  
About the Company and Role
Our client is a leading ASX-listed organisation with a dominant national presence in the retail and consumer sector. Known for its scale, innovation, and customer-first approach, the business offers a high-performing, collaborative environment with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making. There is currently an opportunity for a driven Commercial Finance Analyst to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting key buying and merchandising portfolios, this role plays a critical part in driving financial performance through insightful analysis, forecasting, and strategic partnering.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance analysis, providing clear insights into key drivers
  • Partner closely with Category and Commercial teams to support decision-making and performance optimisation
  • Lead forecasting processes including weekly outlooks, monthly forecasts, and annual planning cycles
  • Provide analysis on pricing, promotions, and category performance to drive margin and sales outcomes
  • Identify risks and opportunities, particularly across promotional investment and seasonal events
  • Support strategic initiatives and projects across the commercial function
  
About You
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in commercial finance or FP&A
  • Strong business partnering capability, ideally within FMCG, retail, or a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets and financial systems (e.g. SAP, Excel)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience supporting sales, pricing, or category teams is highly regarded
  
What’s on Offer
  • High-impact role within a market-leading organisation
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Strong team culture and collaborative environment
  • Immediate start available
  
How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Samantha Tan at stan@sharpandcarter.com.au