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We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst for a 6-month FTC opportunity. In this key commercial role you will be supporting the Buying and Merchandising teams across assigned portfolios. You will take ownership of the financial analysis for your assigned portfolios and act as a proactive partner to the commercial business.
Job Responsibility
Lead the weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis of financial performance with diligent analysis on market drivers of supply and demand
Provide insightful analysis and clear commentary by working with the Category Managers and Merchandise Managers on key drivers and performance trends
Supporting the Commercial team to accurately forecast future Sales and GP for weekly outlooks, monthly forecast, AOP and strategic planning purposes
Partnering with the commercial, pricing and strategy team to build and implement strategic initiatives that drive market share and profit
Identifying promotional investment risks and ensuring they’re managed and captured in the forecast result. This includes involvement in higher risk forecast planning (e.g Xmas/Easter) and ensuring end to end alignment
Conduct analysis on promotional effectiveness, excess stocks and project related work on CAPEX, investment buys and forward purchases. Partnering with stakeholders to develop workable action plans in relation to adverse trends
Requirements
CA/CPA qualification
Proven business partnering skills with a strong desire to add commercial value through analysis and problem solving skills. Ideally, you will have had FMCG experience and supported sales teams
Understanding of category management principles, pricing strategy and promo planning and effectiveness. Experience in managing retail scan, promo funding and coop claims
Ability to deal with multi-dimensional and large amounts of data, conduct analysis and provide recommendations
Able to communicate complex financial information in a simple and relevant manner across a wide range of audience. Strong presentation and storyboarding skills, with the ability to converse complex information with a wide range of finance and non finance stakeholders
Advanced experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, and GCP
A track record of identifying financial gaps and suggesting practical solutions
Ability to prioritise team efforts to support business requirements
What we offer
A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home
High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work