Senior Commercial Analyst

• Act as a key business partner, supporting the business to maximise financial outcomes
• Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team 
• 12-month contract role based in Melbourne

We're REA 
  
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to have been named one of Australia's Best Workplaces four times since 2021 — including third place in 2025 — plus Best Workplace for Women in 2023 and Best Workplace in Technology in 2024 and 2025. These listings are testament to every person who helps make REA a great place to work. 

Where the team fits in 

This role sits within the Finance and Business Services Group, headed up by our Chief Financial Officer. This cross-functional group plays an integral role within our Residential, New Homes, Media & Commercial related services, Financial Services and Consumer & Brand teams, as well as providing support to all other functional areas of the business around the globe. 

What the role is all about 

The Senior Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner, supporting the business to maximise financial outcomes, supported by analysis and insights.

• Support detailed analysis of monthly revenue, cost results along with balance sheet management identifying key insights and trends;
• Influence full P&L models, ensuring drivers are owned with the business;  
• Support forecast & budget processes, working closely with Leadership teams, and aligning with established timelines and policies to ensure consistency;
• Drive the financial performance through KPIs, ad hoc financial analysis, insights & recommendations;
• Support the uplift and integration of core reporting deliverables, ensuring consistency and conformance to Group policies and timelines;
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, insights and scenarios on key financial drivers and market / customer movements;  
• Model new initiatives and work with the business to deliver financially viable strategies on new  business models;
• Drive continuous improvement in operating processes to promote fit-for-purpose reporting, system and operational efficiency; 
• Ensure relevant SOX compliance requirements are met

Who we're looking for 

• 5+ years of professional experience
• CA qualified
• Analysis, modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Advanced excel skills
• Strong initiative; willingness to take ownership
• Excellent analytical capabilities, numeracy skills and accountability
• Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and stakeholder management

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 
• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 
• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. 

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Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood  

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