About the Role:
Our client is a global Retail organisation with a range of iconic, household brands and who have been regarded as an "Employer of Choice" in the Retail / FMCG sector. This Senior Commercial Analyst is a newly-created, career-defining role which will help provide insightful analysis into key performance trends that exist in order to drive the positive financial direction of the company. Furthermore, you will be acting as the "go-to" commercial finance business partner for the GM's of Sales, Operations & Customer Support; translating financial data into actionable business insights. This opportunity is a permanent full-time role.
Our client is a global Retail organisation with a range of iconic, household brands and who have been regarded as an "Employer of Choice" in the Retail / FMCG sector. This Senior Commercial Analyst is a newly-created, career-defining role which will help provide insightful analysis into key performance trends that exist in order to drive the positive financial direction of the company. Furthermore, you will be acting as the "go-to" commercial finance business partner for the GM's of Sales, Operations & Customer Support; translating financial data into actionable business insights. This opportunity is a permanent full-time role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the "go-to" Finance Business Partner to a number of GM's; providing them with timely reports and insights.
- Lead KPI reporting for large operational divisions
- Make recommendations to support the business based on actual data, analysis and insights
- Contribute to month-end close reporting
- Analyse and explain all cost elements with regards to margin for actual results, forecast or budgeted performance
- Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate commercial risks and opportunities
- Analyse market, competitor, and internal performance data to deliver commercial insights
- Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports (including KPIs)
- Assist with the construction of the forecast, budget and 5 year plan from gross sales to gross margin
- CA or CPA qualified or working towards.
- Ideally proven working experience in a tangible product industry. (i.e. Retail, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, etc.)
- Extensive Finance Business Partnering experience
- Full PnL ownership in past roles desirable
- Strong proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel modelling
- Experience working with large datasets and data manipulation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Work for a Global market-leader in the Retail sector who have been recognised as an "Employer of Choice"
- Genuine internal career progression opportunites; report to an impressive Head of FP&A and work closely with an accomplished CFO.
- North Ryde office with hybrid working, proximity to metro station and free parking available
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au , quoting JB8093.
