Permanent RoleMelbourne BasedHybrid Ways of WorkingWe're REAWith bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property.
No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.Our people are the key to our success.
At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care.
We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact.
As such, we're proud to have been named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.Where the team fits inIt's an exciting time to be part of Financial Services.
You will be part of a team working together to solve unique challenges, like how to better connect Australian property seekers with finance and mortgage advice.The Financial Services purpose is to offer home finance and other financial services to those using realestate.com.au for their property search.
Given the opportunity of the size of that audience, the FS vision is to integrate a consumer's property search with finance though a world class digital seamless process.This will be achieved by building innovative consumer search and property finance application experiences that integrate the mortgage distribution channels of digital, phone and face to face.
The financial services team is accountable for strategy development and execution, working with our banking and mortgage broker partners to build our capability and product offerings, leading sales management and engaging across the other lines of business in REA.What the role is all aboutThe Senior Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner supporting the Financial Services line of business.
They will provide analysis and insights with a view to maximising commercial outcomes.Drive and deliver accurate budgets, forecasts and long-range plans, incorporating financial & non-financial metrics aligned to Financial Services' strategyDetailed analysis of business drivers and competitor performance to identify insights and trends.
Present findings and recommendations to leadership teamOwn month-end revenue close and resultsOwn, maintain and build the forecast revenue model for Financial Services.Manage, coordinate and own the valuation of the Trail Book, working closely with the FS data team.Lead the financial modelling for new initiatives and partnerships - work with the business to deliver financially viable strategies on new business modelsCollaboration, coaching and support to the Financial Services Commercial Analyst across expense close, forecasting, opex/capex analysis and reportingHandle and interpret large datasets and work with the Financial Services data team to uncover insights that support decision makingRespond to and actively seek out opportunities to improve current processes, systems and toolsStrong financial control discipline, ensuring relevant SOX compliance requirements are metProactively partner with and influence key stakeholdersDrive improvements in reporting/analysis for management team, executive leadership and Board level reportingKeep abreast with mortgage industry and market trends, proactively identify and manage internal and external financial risks and opportunities with the businessWho we're looking forOur ideal candidate would have skills in the following areas:CPA or CA qualifiedRelevant tertiary qualifications8+ years experience working in a commercially focused/business partnering capacity with prior Big 4 experienceFinancial modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience, including advanced modelling such as DCF valuations.Experience working in a quick-paced, deadline driven environmentStrong initiative, willingness to take ownership and a team player High attention to detail with tenacity to problem solveStrong written and oral communicationAdvanced Excel skills and comfortable working with data to surface insightsDemonstrated commercial acumen and ability to manage a diverse stakeholder groupAdditional skills and experience that would be highly desirable:Experience with using Adaptive Planning or other similar planning toolsExperience with data warehouse toolsMortgage broking and/or banking industry experienceThe REA experienceThe physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about.
This is a place to learn and grow.Some of our Perks & Benefits include: A hybrid and flexible approach to workingFlexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leaveFlexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carersOur Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charityHackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking.
If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.Join our Talent NeighbourhoodKeen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity?
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📌 Senior Commercial Analyst
🏢 Rea Group
📍 Melbourne