Commercial Analyst

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What You'll Do

The Commercial Analyst, NZ, will deliver innovative and insightful customer profitability information to optimize the company's earnings. Investigating profitability and margin analysis, this role will work with the Business Development, FP&A, Supply Chain Solutions, Finance, and Operations teams to support analysis and optimize the strategic objectives of the Commercial Finance function in Australia and New Zealand.

This is an excellent opportunity to impact the shape and future of the business significantly. It is a highly visible role across the organisation and will benefit someone who enjoys partnering across multiple divisions.

This role would be an ideal opportunity for a Accounting or Finance New Grad.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Complete accurate and timely customer profitability modelling and recommend modifications and enhancements.

• Evaluate the profitability of key customers and establish price points to ensure margins are aligned with market objectives.

• Assist in the Post Investment Reporting process to ensure deals have generated the expected returns.

• Review pricing and cost models and identify business profile changes and operational inefficiencies by measuring financial impact to drive yield opportunities.

• Recommend any underperforming accounts to the Business Development, Operations and Warehousing teams.

• Review contracts in collaboration with business development account managers and legal team to ensure alignment with customer profiles and compliance with commercial business rules.

• Support development projects through market intelligence, competitive landscape data, business case development, pipeline overviews, and sensitivity analysis.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent).

• Experience in accounting, finance, sales, and performance reporting or experience in supply chain/warehousing.

• Experience in creating and maintaining modelling financial tools and leading change projects.

• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Revenue management, yield management, or pricing experience is preferred.

• SAP, Salesforce, and Oracle knowledge would be advantageous

What Could Set You Apart:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically.

• Ability to develop strong business relationships within all levels of organisations, including senior-level executives.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex data persuasively and consultative.

• Organised with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A progressive, flexible, and team-oriented approach is desired, with the ability to travel if required.

What We Offer:

We want people to feel that they contribute to a purpose, positively impact our work culture, and know the value they bring to their role.

At Americold, we want people who are:

• Hungry to achieve their goals and passionate about getting there. Honest, accountable and will call things out (good or bad)

• Always looking for how to turn 'good' into 'great'

In return, we will:

• Set you up for success before you officially start with an onboarding plan that you help create based on what you want to achieve in your role

• Share, share and share as much information as possible to provide transparency on things like customer feedback, our engagement survey results, and our business KPIs results

• Provide genuine leadership pathways that consist of more than an online course – we have a dedicated team who work with you to ensure your goals and values are being met

About the process

Apply now and ensure your current resume is submitted. Want to stand out? Include a cover letter detailing how your experiences fit the brief.

Americold is committed to fair and equitable merit-based recruiting practices. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.