Job Description
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Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
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Must have prior similar experience in a commercial finance analyst role
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Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace & encourage recent ideas
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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
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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 n
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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.
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Planning & Forecasting:
Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering store/category-level plans, CODB, capital expenditure, and
budgeting/forecasting
cycles.
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Commercial Decision Support:
Conduct promotional, category, and supplier profitability analysis. Model business cases for store rollouts, tenders/RFPs, capital investments, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
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Month-End Commentary:
Investigate and explain variance drivers against budget/forecast, delivering clear, commercial narrative for senior leadership and audit-ready documentation.
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Systems Stewardship & Continuous Improvement:
Partner with IT and Group Finance to optimise Power BI dashboards, reporting hierarchies, and automated workflows to elevate data integrity.
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What We're Looking For n
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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.
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Education & Qualifications:
Tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce. CA/CPA qualified (or actively working towards completion).
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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).
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Commercial Acumen:
Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and present recommendations confidently to non-finance stakeholders.
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Why Join Spotlight Retail Group? n
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Flexibility:
True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market).
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Rewards:
Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility.
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Perks:
Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe plus gym discounts and EAP support.
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Growth:
Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression.
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Who We Are n
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.
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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
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Spotlight Direct Investments
and
Spotlight Charitable Foundation
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Ready to Make an Impact? n
If you're eager to join a supportive team and contribute to a leading Australian retail brand, we encourage you to apply!
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Please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
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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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No agency enquiries or applications please.
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📌 Commercial Analyst (Melbourne)
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