This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a dynamic business with ambitious growth plans across the Asia-Pacific region. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping performance outcomes by delivering actionable insights across the full P&L;, with a strong focus on customer and brand performance to drive profitability and growth.
In this high-impact role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation, contributing to informed decision-making and helping to steer commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Analyse regional performance against targets, focusing on customer profitability, SKU-level margins, and trade spend.
- Conduct revenue, pricing, and margin analysis across products, channels, and customers.
- Identify opportunities to improve growth and profitability across APAC markets.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the rolling sales forecast process in collaboration with Sales and Production teams.
- Support financial projections aligned with market trends and operational plans.
- Coordinate annual budgeting and deliver timely commercial finance reports.
Business Intelligence
- Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI, ERP systems, and data warehouses.
- Analyse large datasets from manufacturing, market sales, and consumer research.
- Automate reporting processes for trade and promotional spend tracking.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver financial insights.
- Evaluate financial impacts of promotions and customer investments.
- Provide strategic support to optimise EBITDA and drive commercial outcomes.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate financial insights effectively to senior leaders and regional stakeholders.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to support decision-making and performance transparency.
About You
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A; or commercial finance, ideally within a multinational and/or APAC environment.
- Strong skills in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (Power Query, Power Automate) and familiarity with BI tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data for different audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
- Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing global organisation with strong APAC presence.
- Gain exposure to senior leadership and decision-making at a regional level.
- Join a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team committed to achieving success together.
If this sounds like you, apply now or contact us at brooket@people2people.com.au / 02 8270 9740 or liamg@people2people.com.au / 02 8270 9772
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Commercial Finance Analyst
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a dynamic business with ambitious growth plans across the Asia-Pacific region. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping performance outcomes by delivering actionable insights across the full P&L;, with a strong focus on customer and brand performance to drive profitability and growth.
In this high-impact role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation, contributing to informed decision-making and helping to steer commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Analyse regional performance against targets, focusing on customer profitability, SKU-level margins, and trade spend.
- Conduct revenue, pricing, and margin analysis across products, channels, and customers.
- Identify opportunities to improve growth and profitability across APAC markets.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the rolling sales forecast process in collaboration with Sales and Production teams.
- Support financial projections aligned with market trends and operational plans.
- Coordinate annual budgeting and deliver timely commercial finance reports.
Business Intelligence
- Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI, ERP systems, and data warehouses.
- Analyse large datasets from manufacturing, market sales, and consumer research.
- Automate reporting processes for trade and promotional spend tracking.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver financial insights.
- Evaluate financial impacts of promotions and customer investments.
- Provide strategic support to optimise EBITDA and drive commercial outcomes.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate financial insights effectively to senior leaders and regional stakeholders.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to support decision-making and performance transparency.
About You
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A; or commercial finance, ideally within a multinational and/or APAC environment.
- Strong skills in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (Power Query, Power Automate) and familiarity with BI tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data for different audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to influence and build robust relationships.
- Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing global organisation with strong APAC presence.
- Gain exposure to senior leadership and decision-making at a regional level.
- Join a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team committed to achieving success together.
If this sounds like you, apply now or contact us at brooket@people2people.com.au / 02 8270 9740 or liamg@people2people.com.au / 02 8270 9772
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
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