• High-Growth Retail Business
• Fantastic Opportunity for a Junior Finance Professional to Step into Commercial Analysis
• Varied Role Supporting Forecasting, Planning & Reporting Activities

The Opportunity

A leading retail business is seeking a Junior Commercial Analyst to join their growing finance team. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role provides excellent career development for an ambitious finance professional eager to build their skills in analysis, planning and business partnering within a fast-paced retail environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in finance or accounting who is looking to step into a broader, commercially focused role. You will gain hands-on exposure to forecasting, reporting and performance analysis, while learning from a collaborative team that values growth.

The Challenge

As Junior Commercial Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with forecasting and budgeting cycles across stores and departments
• Supporting the preparation of financial and operational performance reports
• Helping to produce P&L reports and undertake variance analysis
• Assisting with weekly and monthly sales reporting and dashboards
• Collaborating with operational teams to provide insights into key drivers of performance
• Supporting ad hoc analysis and projects for senior stakeholders

The Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 1–2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (retail experience desirable)
• Strong MS Excel skills and a willingness to learn new systems
• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles and transactional finance processes
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, curious approach and eagerness to develop in a commercial finance environment
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting processes is an advantage

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Matt Hodgson for a confidential discussion on 0486 162 487.
Or alternatively, please apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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