Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Life Sciences team in Melbourne on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role will support our stakeholders with financial and analytical insights, helping to align with business needs. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you'll contribute across a range of tasks in a genuine partnering capacity.
The successful candidate will have experience in commercial finance, pricing or analytical roles in a manufacturing organization, with tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting discipline.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with commercial business leaders to improve financial outcomes, support decision making and identify & implement strategic growth initiatives
* Active contributor to all Contract Approval Requests covering new contracts, renewals, tenders and pricing submissions
* Ensure commercial arrangements progress through a robust financial model and decision-making framework to ensure they add value, meet agreed KPIs and mitigate risk
* Support the pricing strategy by delivering efficient pricing to improve the quality of earnings on all products across the portfolio
* Support on investment decisions by constructing business cases with integrated financial models to support growth activities and to assess business risks/opportunities
* Support the Finance Business Partner across a variety of tasks including presentations for Senior Executives
Skills and Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualified in Finance/Accounting discipline
* Experience in commercial finance, pricing or analytical role in a manufacturing organisation
* Background in pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or FMCG is preferred but not essential
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and working knowledge using data analytics tools (Power BI preferred)
* High degree of commercial acumen with previous business partnering experience
* Strong analytical skills and experience in an analysis role; comfortable working with large data sets
* Experience in a fast-paced environment and flexibility to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to work with people at all levels, with confidence to challenge in the right way to influence better outcomes
* Highly regarded is having ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)
Benefits:
You'll enjoy a competitive salary, Employee Assistance Program, recognition program, health and wellness benefits, discounts, education assistance, learning resources, secondment and promotion opportunities.
We promote workplace giving, diversity and provide volunteering leave, flexible working wherever possible.
To Apply:
We're committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. Please submit your application if you meet the criteria.