Commercial Analyst

**Introduction**:
Manassen Foods and Sunbeam Foods are one of Australia’s leading manufacturers, importers, marketers and distributors of fine food products. Our brands include S&W Mayonnaise, Wokka, Golden Days, Trident, Angas Park and Sunbeam Foods to name a few.
Due to an internal promotion we are looking for an agile and dynamic Commercial Analyst, to partner with our manufacturing team and support business results through reporting, insights and analysis.
**Description**:
Reporting to the Commercial Manager - Supply Chain & Operations, you will be able to influence business outcomes as well as manager short-term and long-term forecasting.
The role is based at Eastern Creek in Greater Sydney, with regular travel to Mildura, Victoria.
**Key Responsibilities will include**:
Partnering with manufacturing team to shape performance and results of our operations
Reporting of weekly and monthly performance of manufacturing, including analysis of key drivers of variance to budget including direct labour, material and overhead variances
Maintenance of accurate and up to date costings in ERP system to enable accurate financial performance measurement and analysis of product performance
Maintaining a quotation process that allow accurate costings to be provided to the business in a timely basis for use in business cases
Forecasting manufacturing requirements to influence future cost management
Reconciliation of inventory and other key general ledger accounts
Providing key inputs into the annual budget in relation to manufacturing operations, including labour and overhead recovery rates as well as product costs.
Maintenance on BOMs (Bills of material) in accordance with changes and setting up new BOMs for new products
Oversee the completion of weekly Balanced Score Card
**Skills and Experience**:
CPA/CA (Or equivalent)
Experience in a Commercial Analyst role, preferably within FMCG
Experience in commercial partnership, preferably with a manufacturing/ supply chain team
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail
Motivated to own a process and accept accountability for performance
Have a keen eye for continuous improvement and the willingness to adapt as required.
The Benefits
Work with a passionate and positive team committed to achieving business excellence
Supportive management and a close-knit team
Ongoing training and professional development
Flexible working option
Competitive remuneration and staff discount
Paid Parental Leave
Service Recognition Program
Employee Referral Program
Volunteer Leave
Fully stocked snack bar with a variety of products and options
On-site parking with EV charging points
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)