Senior Commercial Analyst

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Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team An exciting opportunity that will support our Tech & Data portfolio Permanent role based in Melbourne We're REA 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 The Senior Commercial Analyst sits within the Finance and Business Services Group, headed up by the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Risk & Assurance, Workplace Experience & Procurement, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Corporate Communications. This cross-functional group of individuals who are the best in their fields, provide strategic commercial input and guidance around decisions across all levels of the business, while continually improving the ‘behind the scenes’ of REA to support our people, drive efficiencies and maximise customer satisfaction. What the role is all about The Senior Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner supporting the Tech & Data portfolio. They will be integral to month end results and provide analysis and insights with a view to maximizing commercial outcomes. Prepare, model and deliver accurate Budget, Forecasts and Long Range Plans for Revenue and Costs, that are well informed by market trends, REA strategy and key business drivers. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities of the planning cycle. Establish relationships within Finance and cross functionally to be an effective business partner. Listen to others, contribute by sharing & educating, collaborate together to achieve the best commercial outcomes. Respond to or actively seek out opportunities to improve current processes, systems, tools or meetings. Demonstrate an adequate level of understanding of relevant professional accounting and regulatory standards that facilitates REA in conducting it's operations and fulfilling its statutory obligations. Ensure relevant SOX compliance requirements are met Who we’re looking for Someone with a few runs on the board – experience within Big 4 or in an industry environment in a commercial capacity 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 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 - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. 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. Join our Talent Neighbourhood 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! By joining, you will receive information about our working culture and life at REA, industry updates from various areas of our business, invites to our events or materials to help you succeed in interviews at REA. In addition, our recruiters will reach out to you if there’s a role that matches your interests, skills and aspirations. Upload your details today! #LI-HYBRID

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