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 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 contemporary 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.
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.
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📌 Commercial Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Spotlight
📍 Melbourne