Commercial Finance Analyst

**Company Description**
At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

Are you naturally curious, analytical, and eager to challenge the norm? Do you want to play a key role in driving business growth and cost sustainability across a fast-paced, dynamic network? Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is on the lookout for a **Commercial Analyst** to join our team

As our Commercial Analyst, you’ll provide critical commercial insights and financial analysis, predominantly supporting the marketing team. You’ll help shape behaviours, improve efficiency, and drive optimal business outcomes — all while keeping our passion for great food at the heart of every decision.

**What You’ll Do**

**Reporting & Analysis**
- Deliver proactive commercial insights by analysing shifts in product mix, basket composition, and channel performance in response to marketing campaigns, promotional activity, and pricing strategies.
- Conduct pre and post campaign analysis to evaluate ROI and drive sales growth
- Analyse large datasets to identify trends, sales patterns and correlations relevant to marketing strategies and restaurant operations
- Support finance and marketing teams with budget preparation and forecasting

**Modelling and Insights**
- Maintain and continuously improve commercial models, sales tracking tools, and processes.
- Conduct data-driven deep dives to provide timely and actionable insights to the business.
- Enhance forecasting accuracy through model improvements and proactive scenario planning.
- Create analytical tools and turn financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.

**Systems & Business Partnering**
- Act as the first point of contact for commercial queries, providing clear and practical guidance.
- Act as the strategic conduit between marketing and supply chain, translating NPDs, promotional plans, and brand campaigns into actionable insights on raw ingredient demand
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of commercial data across systems.
- Provide support for ad hoc commercial projects.
- Leverage Excel, Power Query, VBA, and other tools to streamline reporting, automate processes, and improve accessibility of insights.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 3-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced finance environment (QSR or FMCG experience advantageous).
- CPA, CA, or CIMA qualified advantageous (or working towards).
- Strong commercial acumen, P&L understanding, and ability to analyse large volumes of data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power Query skills (SQL, VBA, OLAP experience preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- A naturally curious, approachable, and proactive mindset — someone who enjoys challenging the norm while maintaining strong relationships.

**Benefits**

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

- Career growth - Australia and internationally
- Opportunity to become a franchisee
- Annual bonus scheme
- Paid parental leave
- GYG gift voucher