Job no:

520714

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 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 .

Important:

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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