Commercial Analyst
Spotlight
VIC - Metro, AustraliaPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
HybridFull time2+ years expFinance
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About the role
- Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
- Must have prior similar experience in a commercial finance analyst role
- Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace & encourage new ideas
About the role
Are you a sharp, commercially-minded
Commercial Analyst
ready to make a high-impact move?
Spotlight Retail Group
- an iconic, Australian-owned global retail powerhouse - is seeking an ambitious Commercial Analyst to join our vibrant team in
South Melbourne
.
Supporting the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial, you will sit at the intersection of data, strategy, and operations. You'll merge high-level analytical modelling with day-to-day business partnering across merchandise, retail operations, supply chain, and marketing to drive profitability, enhance reporting frameworks, and inform key executive decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Reporting & Performance Analysis
Extract, cleanse, and consolidate data across SAP/BI, Power BI, and POS systems to deliver weekly/monthly trading reports, management packs, and exception reporting on sales, margin, and costs .
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Planning & Forecasting
Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering store/category-level plans, CODB, capital expenditure, and budgeting/forecasting cycles .
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Commercial Decision Support
Conduct promotional, category, and supplier profitability analysis . Model business cases for store rollouts, tenders/RFPs, capital investments, and cost-efficiency initiatives .
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Month-End Commentary
Investigate and explain variance drivers against budget/forecast, delivering clear, commercial narrative for senior leadership and audit-ready documentation .
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Systems Stewardship & Continuous Improvement
Partner with IT and Group Finance to optimise Power BI dashboards, reporting hierarchies, and automated workflows to elevate data integrity .
What We’re Looking For
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Experience
Minimum 2+ years in a similar Commercial Analyst, FP&A, or Financial Analyst role, ideally within Retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced multi-site environment .
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Education & Qualifications
Tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce . CA/CPA qualified (or actively working towards completion) .
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Technical Mastery
Advanced Excel financial modelling capabilities, deep proficiency in Power BI, and hands-on experience with ERP/POS systems (SAP/BI experience highly regarded) .
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Commercial Acumen
Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and present recommendations confidently to non-finance stakeholders .
Why Join Spotlight Retail Group?
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Flexibility
True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market) .
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Rewards
Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility .
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Perks
Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands - Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe - plus gym discounts and EAP support .
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Growth
Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression .
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH)
is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets.
As
Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, SGH includes
Spotlight Retail Group
(
Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe
),
Spotlight Property Group
,
Spotlight Direct Investments
and
Spotlight Charitable Foundation
.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're eager to join a supportive team and contribute to a leading Australian retail brand, we encourage you to apply!
About the role
Please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
Important
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agency enquiries or applications please.
Not included in the source posting: about the role.
Skills
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