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Analyst, Commercial Strategy
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Virgin Australia
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Job Overview
We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you'll be doing
Our Commercial Acceleration Strategy team is a high performing team, with top talent, diverse backgrounds and broad Management Consulting experience. We are looking for a Strategy Analyst (Analyst, Commercial Acceleration Strategy) to help us in identifying opportunities to drive incremental revenue increases across the commercial division of our business. This role is available due to an internal promotion. You will support the development of the broader commercial strategy and transformation road-map, to achieve our aspirations. You will focus on selected deep dives into these revenue growth opportunities. Projects could include optimising Revenue Management opportunities (e.g. inventory and price setting optimisation), as well as optimising how we deliver our value proposition to our customers. All our strategic projects are in collaboration with the relevant commercial functions and other teams within the Virgin Australia Group. You will be required to undertake complex analysis to measure initiative effectiveness, and then provide insights to drive optimisation. You will work closely with relevant teams to augment commercial analytics to drive commercial outcomes. In addition, this role will play a critical role in supporting the preparation of outputs to facilitate stakeholder management and decision making.
Key Responsibilities
Take commercially focused problem statements, and break them down into a logical cause of action. This will involve creating models in Excel or doing deep-dive analysis, to create recommendations for the business.
Support the work-stream within special projects and selected deep-dives for value acceleration capture.
Support the development of commercial strategy and transformation.
Actively support the preparation for ELT/Board updates.
Proactively work with internal stakeholders across commercial functions and across the Virgin Australia Group.
Work closely with the Finance, Network, Customer channels and Revenue Management teams.
Support the Senior Manager of Commercial Acceleration Strategy to identify and scope commercial opportunities, and lead the sizing of commercial benefits and investments.
Support delivery and optimisation of initiatives as required, including tracking and measuring initiative effectiveness.
Ability to create complex models in Excel (strong knowledge of creating models in Excel is required).
Who we're looking for
This is an incredible opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate, that's in a Consulting role and looking to move into an industry role. A Commercial Analyst/Investment Banker would also enjoy this position. Someone highly analytical with strong stakeholder management skills is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor degree (or relevant post-grad degree would be desirable).
Minimum 2+ years' experience in Strategy/Management Consulting, or as a Commercial Analyst.
Experience in growth focused work is highly desirable, but not essential.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Experience in preparing CEO/Board level presentations is desirable.
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build complex models from scratch where necessary.
Willingness to learn some SQL to retrieve data from the database.
A genuine interest in aviation.
Benefits
Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $**** worth of travel credits per year).
A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs.
One of Brisbane's most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road.
Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services.
Free counselling and access to a well-being app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.
'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead.
Diversity & Inclusion
We're all individuals, and we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Strategy/Planning and Analyst
Industry
Airlines and Aviation
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