Commercial Analyst

Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team

An exciting opportunity that will support our Mortgage Choice line of business

Permanent role based in Melbourne

We're REA

REA Group ( is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.

With bold and ambitious goals, we are 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 be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in

It’s an exciting time to be part of Financial Services. You will be part of a team working together to solve unique challenges, like how to better connect Australian property seekers with finance and mortgage advice.

With our rich database of consumer information, intense focus on the property search experience, digital home loan capability, and our network of more than 1,000 Mortgage Choice brokers around the country, we are uniquely positioned to make finding the right finance part of finding the right home.

The Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner working within the Commercial Finance team They will provide analysis and insights with a view to maximising commercial outcomes.

What the role is all about

Track, analyse and report financial and business performance that is impactful, useful and timely that enables effective business decision making

Own forecast & budget processes/models, working closely with Leadership teams

Support the monthly financial reporting processes, and ad hoc financial analysis, insights & recommendations

Model new initiatives and work with the business to deliver financially viable strategies on new business models

Establish relationships within Finance and cross functionally to be an effective business partner. Listen to others, contribute by sharing & educating, collaborate to achieve the best commercial outcomes

Drive continuous improvement in operating processes to promote fit-for-purpose reporting, system and operational efficiency

Proactively identify and manage financial risks and opportunities with the business

Demonstrate an adequate level of understanding of relevant professional accounting and regulatory standards and control environment that facilitates REA in conducting its operations and fulfilling its statutory obligations

Who we’re looking for

Someone with a few runs on the board – experience within Big 4 or industry experience

CA/CPA 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. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer: 

A hybrid and flexible approach to working

Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing

Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.

Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life

Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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