Commercial Financial Analyst

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. **About the Opportunity** We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as a Commercial Analyst. As part of our IT Commercial Finance team, you will provide financial input and costs analysis into IT operations and projects. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including project teams, IT Management, external vendors and other finance functions. **In this Role** - Provide month end reporting & analysis of financial results (including insights) - Annual budget and forecast preparation and variance analysis (including insights) - Manage the hardware maintenance and software license accounts, ensure data accuracy and track to service level agreements - Cost optimization - Communicate results and recommendations to senior management for improvements that will lead to cost reduction and streamlining operations - Build a cost model to identify the cost drivers to create visibility and transparency to the business - Benefits tracking for all IT projects especially for Hardware and Software cost optimisation initiatives. - Proactively review the processes and procedures, document recommendations - Ad hoc projects and analysis, as required **You’re Likely a Match If you have** - Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, CPA/CA qualified or studying towards - Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a finance and cost analysis-based role - Financial system experience: Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Concur, TM1 - Advanced PC Skills including Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong organisation skills with exceptional attention to detail - Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines - Demonstrated initiative and ownership with a can-do attitude - Experience with IT infrastructure, software licenses and projects will be an advantage **Life at Metcash** Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity. - ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. **About Us** Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. **_Join us and become part of something bigger_** LI-KS1 INGF