Senior Analyst - 14 month FTC

Job title : Senior Analyst - 14 month FTC
Location : New South Wales
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : Circa $130,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Trinity Dona
Contact email : tdona@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1700502
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

About the Role
As the Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful financial analysis that enables strategic decision-making across the Australian & New Zealand business. This role is equal parts traditional FP&A and commercial business partnering with non-finance divisions, acting as a central point for reporting, consolidations and performance analysis. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
  • Partner with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insights and performance analysis
  • Deliver monthly management reporting, board packs, and variance analysis
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives
  • Analyse key drivers of revenue, margins, and costs to identify risks and opportunities
  • Support business cases, investment analysis, and scenario modelling
About You
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where commercial impact, analytical depth and strong stakeholder relationships are essential.

You will bring:
  • CPA (or equivalent) qualification
  • Experience in an FP&A or commercial finance focused role
  • Experience in retail/ FMCG or a similarly fast-paced industry (highly advantageous)
  • Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to challenge assumptions effectively
  • Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders
  • Immediately Available or Short Notice period advantageous
Why Apply?
  • Opportunity to work for a well-known brand
  • Flexible Hybrid work arrangement 
  • High exposure role partnering with senior commercial and executive stakeholders
  • Broad scope across forecasting, strategy, performance reporting and business partnering 
  • Collaborative culture with strong internal mobility and development pathways