Senior Commercial Analyst - Global FMCG/Retail Org.

Job title : Senior Commercial Analyst - Global FMCG/Retail Org.
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Circa $140,000 - $150,000 + Super + Bonus
Contact name : Jamie Burgess
Contact email : jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JB6285
About the Company:
Our client is a global FMCG / Retail organisation with a range of iconic brands that has been regarded as an "Employer of Choice" in their industry. This Finance Business Partner is a newly created role which will involve analysing the business, forecasting financial performance, generating & providing actionable commercial insights, and using influencing skills to drive profitable and sustainable growth for ANZ. This position is a permanent, full-time role with 1 direct report.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the "go-to" Finance Business Partner for an inspirational GM; specifically across Sales, Marketing and Commercial to provide commercial insights and analysis.
  • Supporting Marketing campaigns and promotional activity through analysis; ensuring ROI and profitability.
  • Lead the 5-year long range planning process and annual budget cycle
  • Deliver Net Revenue, Operating Income, and Working Capital targets
  • Directly manage, coach and mentor a junior Analyst; helping to foster their professional growth
  • Assist in leading the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process
  • Assist in leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
  • Delivering variance analysis, KPI performance reporting, and margin management.
  • Supporting new business cases, pricing decisions, and commercial initiatives.
  • Proactively identify and present-on trends that will impact the company's financial position
  • Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate commercial risks and opportunities
  • Ad-hoc project work that arises + continually having a focus on process improvement and overall enhacement
The successful applicant will have 
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success.
You will ideally have a career background in a "tangible-product" environment (i.e. FMCG / Retail / Pharmaceutical/ etc.). Furthermore, you will be passionate around collaborative business partnering and working with stakeholders. Prior hands-on experience with Power BI will also be considered advantageous. 

Additional Benefits
  • International travel opportunities; global mobilisation is encouraged if employees are passionate to do so
  • Work for a Global "Employer of Choice," and an industry-leader in their sector
  • Free car parking available 
  • High visibility and impact role – your insights will truly shape decisions
  • Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in office and 2 from home.
  • First-class training programs & support schemes
How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess at jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028; quoting JB6285.