Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

The Role

David Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive.

In line with the strategy, we're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst - Merchandise to join the Commercial Finance and Strategy team. This role will enable commercial decision making across the business, supporting a portfolio of teams and stakeholders. This will be achieved through critical financial analysis and provision of strategic insights to support transformational changes.

What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Support the financial modelling and analysis for David Jones'. Covering the day to day BAU running of the business, which covers our medium & long term investments roadmap
• Be the financial owner of the P&L & drive all supporting activities ie. forecasting, budgeting, month-end. Ensure the financials are understood & accurate
• Optimise the shape of the P&L, focusing on growing revenue & margin while constantly also looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies from a cost point of view
• Drive commercial decisions through comprehensive evaluation of P&L impacts for proposals & any initiatives. This includes analysing potential uplifts, risks, and mitigation options, with all documentation prepared at a level appropriate for executive-level consumption.
• Act as a key business partner, help drive business performance & transformational success, providing financial expertise and insights across supported business units. Embed yourself within project teams to thoroughly understand the challenges and opportunities associated with major initiatives.
• Identify areas for process improvement or innovative financial approaches that can enhance decision-making for transformational projects. Present recommendations and execute approved changes.
• Actively drive collaboration across the Commercial Finance and Strategy team, sharing learnings and best practices related to supporting large-scale business initiatives.

What YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE

• Tertiary Qualification in Accounting/Business, with CA/CPA qualification.
• Passion for retail and problem-solving, with a keen interest in driving business transformation through financial analysis.
• Ideally a background in Merchandise and/or Retail
• Strong financial modelling skills with the ability to handle complex, multi-variable scenarios.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to large-scale business initiatives.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple competing projects with varying timelines.
• Strategic thinking capability, with the ability to anticipate business needs and present options for review.
• Experience in supporting transformational projects or significant business initiatives is highly desirable.
• Ability to build strong relationships across various business units and work effectively in cross-functional project teams.

Why WORK FOR US?

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• Opportunity to directly impact major business decisions and shape the future of a leading retail organisation
• A competitive remuneration package 
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions and career goals

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia's original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones' creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.