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 transparent, 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 environment
.
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.

📌 Commercial Analyst (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria