- Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team
- Two exciting positions available within our Commercial Finance team supporting our core markets
- Permanent roles based in Melbourne
- 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
- 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
- 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
Commercial Analyst - Richmond, Australia - REA Group
Description
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
The 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 Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner working within the Commercial Finance team. They will provide analysis and insights with a view to maximizing commercial outcomes.
Who we're looking for
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:
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