Strategy Analyst

**WORK TYPE**:
Full Time

**LOCATION**:
Brisbane

**JOB TYPE**:
Consulting & Strategy

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:
**Strategy Analyst**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. And we’re back (in a big way).

We’re the airline that has always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. For us, flying is so much more than simply taking off and landing (although we understand that is quite important). It’s about going the extra mile, in the air and on the ground, to create authentic experiences that put our guests firmly at the heart of everything we do.

**What you’ll be doing**:
Our Commercial Acceleration Strategy team is a high performing team, with top talent, diverse backgrounds and broad Management Consulting experience. We are looking for a Strategy Analyst (internally known as Analyst, Commercial Acceleration Strategy) to help us in identifying opportunities to drive incremental revenue increases across the commercial part of the business.

You will support the development of the broader commercial strategy and transformation roadmap, to achieve our aspirations. You will focus on selected deep dives into these opportunities (i.e. special projects) as part of a 4-6 week sprints within Agile methodology. Projects could include optimising Revenue Management opportunities (e.g. inventory and price setting optimisation), as well as optimising how we deliver our value proposition to our customers. All our strategic projects are in collaboration with the relevant commercial functions and other teams within the Virgin Australia Group. You will be required to lead complex analysis to measure initiative effectiveness, and the provide insights to drive optimisation. You will work closely with relevant teams to augment commercial analytics to drive commercial outcomes.

In addition, this role will play a critical role in supporting the preparation of outputs to facilitate stakeholder management and decision making.

**_ Key responsibilities:_**
- Support the workstream within special projects and selected deep-dives for value acceleration capture
- Support the development of commercial strategy and transformation
- Actively support the preparation for ELT/Board updates
- Proactively work with internal stakeholders across the commercial functions and across the VA Group
- Work closely with the Finance, Network, Customer channels and Revenue Management teams
- Support the Senior Manager of Commercial Acceleration Strategy to identify and scope commercial opportunities, and lead the sizing of commercial benefits and investments
- Support delivery and optimisation of initiatives as required, including tracking and measuring initiative effectiveness
- Ability to create complex models in Excel (strong knowledge of creating formulas in Excel is necessary)

**Who we’re looking for**:
This is an incredible opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate, that’s in a Consulting role and looking to move into an industry role. A Commercial Analyst would also enjoy this position. Someone highly analytical with strong stakeholder management skills Is highly desirable.
- Relevant Bachelor degree (or relevant post-grad degree would be desirable)
- 2+ years' experience in Strategy/Management Consulting, or as a Commercial Analyst
- Experience in growth focused work is highly desirable, but not essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Experience in preparing CEO/Board level presentations is desirable
- Very strong excel skills, with the ability to build models from scratch where necessary
- A genuine interest in aviation

**What you’ll get from us**:
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the _betterme_ digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial
- Dress for Your Day - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

**Equality rules**

**COVID-19**

The safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy’. In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.

**Ready to apply?**

We’re ready to hear from you.