Senior Commercial Analyst

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

Joining the Metcash Family

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 Senior Commercial Analyst who will report to the Supermarkets Finance Manager. The Senior Commercial Analyst will assist with the accounting and reporting responsibilities of the Supermarkets (IGA) Business. You will act as a 2IC to the Finance Manager with a primary focus on helping lead the month end close, financial and management reporting, compliance and project work. This role will also be a key business partner for national cost centres, providing insights over and above the numbers.

In this Role

• Assist the finance manager with leading month end closure and reporting.
• Responsible for Working Capital reporting requirements for the pillar.
• Drive P&L performance and effective balance sheet management across national cost centres and business partnering with members of the leadership team (cost centre owners).
• Support the team with external auditors during half-year review and full-year audit.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders (finance/non finance personnel) with accounting and all other business queries.
• Improvement to existing processes, including the streamlining of reporting in line with pillar requirements and ensuring consistency in reporting/accounting across State P&Ls

You're Likely a Match If

• At least 5 years work experience in a business or commercial analyst role.
• Possesses an accounting degree or equivalent qualification - ideally CPA or CA certified.
• Advanced excel with strong financial modelling and system skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, TM1, Power BI, Power Enterprise, Power Query and PowerPivot would 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 6 months.

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".

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program.

About Us

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $19.5 billion in FY25. 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.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger