Commercial Analyst

JOB REF AAN516544
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We are seeking an experienced Commercial Analyst to join our Ammonium Nitrate team:

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  Rare opportunity with an industry leader:

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Full time, permanent position based in Kwinana, WA with fantastic benefits Free on-site parking and flexible work arrangements.

About Us

WesCEF enriches the lives of people and business activities every day by manufacturing and distributing essential products that sustain modern living.

We have operations around Australia and employ around 1,400 people nationally.

Our diverse businesses are well-recognised industry leaders in their own right and continuously strive to find innovative and sustainable ways to meet customers' needs in existing and new chemical, gas and fertiliser markets.

Our Ammonia/Ammonium Nitrate businesses manufacture and supply ammonia, ammonium nitrate and industrial chemicals to the Western Australian mining and resource sector.

As we believe in a safe and sustainable future for all, our decarbonisation journey includes building upon our strong track record of emissions reductions, as well as seizing exciting growth opportunities presented in a decarbonising world.

We are committed to an interim target of a 30% reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Analyst has arisen to join our Ammonium Nitrate Commercial team.

You will support the business in achieving its strategic objectives through:

provision of sound commercial thinking; research, analysis and preparation of documents to support commercial decisions, financial and operational planning, and contract/customer management; and identifying and implementing improvements to business processes and systems.

You will support the collection and analysis of information required for financial, market and commercial decisions and timely financial reporting.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager (AN); providing support to the commercial management function; managing raw materials supply; and identifying and implementing improvements to business processes and systems within the Ammonium Nitrate Businesses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the development and ongoing maintenance of global Ammonium Nitrate market demand forecasts and future supply requirements.
• Research and maintain supply trends, pricing forecasts, market trends and conditions.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of market opportunities in order to optimise business performance and provide a satisfactory return to the business.
• Manage the preparation of budgets, corporate plans, forecasts, board papers, business reports, and month end financial reporting.
• Coordinate precious metals leases and reconciliation processes.
• Development of analysis and evaluation of new opportunities, and capital expenditure to support the business case as required.
• Provide support to external customer or supplier negotiations and contract development.
• Provide timely, ad hoc business and financial analysis, including cost reviews and reviews of customer proposals.
• Identify, suggest and support the implementation of improvements to business processes and systems.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or a Business related discipline
• Three years broad based experience within a consulting, marketing, accounting, business analysis or financial modelling environment.
• Welldeveloped communication, interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
• Sound understanding of financial statements and financial evaluation principles.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement philosophy.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

We value our employees by offering:

• Competitive remuneration including allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Employer parental leave payment up to 16 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging
• Access to a range of employee benefits across WesCEF and Wesfarmers.

We pride ourselves on developing and supporting people and recognise the importance of flexibility. When you apply, please let us know if you are seeking a flexible employment arrangement.

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate.

Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Applications close: 5pm AWST, Monday 20th** February 2023.

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