At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance reporting, analyse pricing, and provide insights to drive business performance.
- Company: A dynamic, private equity-backed Australian business with a high-performing finance team.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing organisation while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in finance or accounting; experience in commercial finance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 135000 $ per year.
A growing, private equity-backed Australian business is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join its high-performing finance team. Operating across a complex, multi-site environment, the business has continued to expand significantly. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, this role will focus on improving management reporting, analysing pricing and margin performance, and providing meaningful commercial insights to finance and operational stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional looking to broaden their commercial exposure and make a visible impact within a growing organisation.
The Challenge
- Enhancing management reporting and dashboards to provide greater visibility of business performance
- Analysing pricing, margins, customer activity and operating costs to identify trends and opportunities
- Reviewing freight performance and supporting initiatives to improve cost recovery
- Developing financial models and analytical tools to support commercial decisions
- Translating financial and operational data into clear insights for senior stakeholders
- Supporting regular business reporting and working closely with the broader finance team
- Contributing to commercial projects, including pricing reviews, profitability analysis and cost improvement initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of reporting
The Expertise
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- CA or CPA qualification, or progressing towards completion
- Experience in commercial finance, management accounting, FP&A or a similarly analytical role
- Strong systems experience, with SAP highly regarded
- Exposure to product-based, retail, wholesale, distribution or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
- The ability to interpret complex data and communicate meaningful commercial insights
- Confidence engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive and improvement-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Commercial Analyst in Melbourne employer: seek.com.au
Join a dynamic boutique Chartered Accountancy firm located in the heart of the CBD, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and flexibility. With opportunities to engage in diverse accounting, taxation, and advisory projects, you'll benefit from ongoing training and the ability to work remotely after your initial onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
