Job Description Location: Chadstone, Melbourne Salary Package: $110k package Role Highlights: Excellent opportunity to step into a Commercial Analyst role in an ASX-listed FMCG business, reporting directly to a Finance Director. Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with, be mentored and developed by a Finance Director while gaining exposure across multiple categories, stakeholders, and strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to build a strong foundation in commercial finance, FP&A, and business partnering within a fast-paced FMCG environment. As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a role in supporting category performance and profitability, while driving insights that enable strategic decision-making. You’ll take ownership of a category P&L and support other key growth categories. You’ll be hands-on with reporting, analytics, and insights, helping to shape financial performance and influence commercial outcomes. Responsibilities Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive decision-making and strategic initiatives. Analyse category trends, competitors, and investment opportunities to influence strategy. Deliver insights on profitability across categories, channels, and customers; support pricing, promotions, and trade spend effectiveness. Manage a category P&L and aim to improve profitability Lead consolidated reporting, maintain central trackers, and deliver timely dashboards/KPIs. Support budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning cycles with variance analysis and commentary. Enhance reporting tools and processes to enable more efficient, data-driven decision-making. Candidate Profile You are curious, proactive, and tenacious, seeking an early-career opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial finance, FP&A, and business partnering within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You are degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, or CIMA accreditation desirable but not mandatory. You bring 1–2 years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A, consulting, or finance business analysis, ideally with exposure to FMCG, retail, or multinational organisations. You have financial modelling skills and are skilled in Excel, Power BI, and Power Pivot. You are a problem-solver, able to turn numbers into actionable insights. Flexible and adaptable, you thrive when working across multiple categories and stakeholders, navigating ambiguity, and contributing to strategic initiatives. Culture & Benefits This fast-paced ASX-listed FMCG business maintains well-known brands in the Australian marketplace and provides fantastic opportunities for further career advancement for the right person . Fast-track your career in commercial finance -Gain exposure to multiple categories, strategic initiatives, and senior stakeholders in a market-leading business Be rewarded - $110k Package Collaborative and high-growth environment – Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain in a supportive yet fast-paced, data-driven culture that values curiosity and initiative. Apply If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is EI63015. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.
