Commercial Finance Analyst (Data)

Job title : Commercial Finance Analyst (Data)
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $140k Base + Super
Contact name : Ben Parnell
Contact email : bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1501755
About the company:

Working with a large and global wholesaler who have established a truly recognisable brand. They have delivered a range of premium products to the homes of consumers for nearly a century and aim to continue that legacy for years to come.

The Role

A great opportunity has arisen for a data driven Commercial Analyst that will have a clear goal of converting financial data into easy-to-use BI dashboards and reports. You will be a passionate and driven analyst with an ability to effectively communicate your work to stakeholders across sales, marketing and finance. Reporting into an FP&A manager you will also work as part of a larger finance team. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Support of existing and creation of Power BI reports and dashboards to meet business reporting requirements.
  • Conduct analysis of product line and category performance.
  • Support strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring revenue and profit growth.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders in marketing, sales and finance teams. Building relevant dashboards for each team as required.
  • Train users to effectively utilise BI dashboards to produce reports.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve business performance
  • Identify trends and insights from data including key components such as over/under achievement vs plan.
  • Adhoc requests.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Data science or a related field.
  • Advanced experience with BI reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).
  • Exposure to retail, FMCG, manufacturing or wholesale industries.
  • Strong financial understanding and analytical skills.
  • Experience in data analytics and financial modelling.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with writing SQL queries or working with databases.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience in translating financial results into commercial and operational performance.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
What’s in it for you?
  • Work for a truly global business
  • Flexible / hybrid working policy with a convenient Macquarie Park office location
  • Product discounts and other benefits
  • Career development opportunity with continuous and ongoing learning.
To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively contact Benjamin Parnell for a confidential discussion – bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au. For other positions advertised by Sharp & Carter please go to www.sharpandcarter.com.au