Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

About the role

A commercially focused, on-site position in Mulgrave, Victoria, with an established Australian business. You will work alongside an experienced Finance Director and an Operations leadership team, getting exposure to the commercial and operational drivers of the business. The role sits at the intersection of finance, manufacturing and operations, turning financial information into meaningful commercial insights.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse product costs, gross margins and manufacturing performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Investigate financial variances, understand their causes and highlight opportunities or potential issues
• Support product costing, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory analysis
• Assess the commercial impact of production efficiencies, material costs, rework and supply chain activity
• Work closely with factory and operational teams, challenging information where appropriate
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Identify ways to improve processes, controls and overall business performance

Required profile

• Established Commercial Analyst, or ambitious Financial Analyst or Management Accountant ready for a more commercially focused role
• Strong financial and analytical fundamentals, able to interpret financial information and understand what drives the results
• Inquisitive, confident to ask questions and challenge the status quo
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships outside finance
• Initiative, sound judgement and ownership of issues
• Exposure to manufacturing, product costing, inventory, BOMs or operational finance is advantageous but not required

The advertised salary is 130,000 - 135,000 AUD per year. Apply through the recruiter's application button.