Commercial Analyst Apply now Job no: ****** Work type: Full time Location: VIC - Metro Categories: Finance 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 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 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.
Planning Forecasting: Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering store/category-level plans, CODB, capital expenditure, and budgeting/forecasting cycles.
Commercial Decision Support: Conduct promotional, category, and supplier profitability analysis.
Model business cases for store rollouts, tenders/RFPs, capital investments, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
Month-End Commentary: Investigate and explain variance drivers against budget/forecast, delivering clear, commercial narrative for senior leadership and audit-ready documentation.
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 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 setting.
Education Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
CA/CPA qualified (or actively working towards completion).
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).
Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and present recommendations confidently to non-finance stakeholders.
Why Join Spotlight Retail Group?
Flexibility: True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market).
Rewards: Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility.
Perks: Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands—Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe—plus gym discounts and EAP support.
Growth: Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression.
Who We Are 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!
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.
Advertised: 03 Sep **** AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

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