Title: Senior Commercial Analyst - Finance
Victoria, AU, AU
Drive Growth. Be the Difference.
At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.
As a Senior Commercial Analyst - Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial and commercial insights that support strategic decision-making. You will analyse business performance, market trends, and pricing strategies to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. This role requires strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to work cross-functionally within a dynamic and competitive market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct financial modelling, margin analysis, and profitability assessments across product lines, customers, and suppliers.
- Analyse sales and cost trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Develop business cases for pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and investment decisions.
- Analyse and propose tail optimisation strategies
- Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and information in a standard and consistent format, on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
- Prepare and present performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior management.
- Monitor product, customer and client profitability, identifying areas for improvement.
- Evaluate the impact of external factors (exchange rates, raw material costs, tariffs, etc.) on business performance.
- Collaborate with sales, procurement, supply chain, and finance teams to optimise commercial outcomes.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Support strategic initiatives by providing financial advice, analysis, comparisons, and an opinion in a clear, simple and professional format to support decisions for any business requirement including business development pipeline or new opportunities
- Provide data-driven recommendations to improve pricing strategies and market positioning
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CPA/CA/CFA preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analysis.
- Strong financial modelling, data analytics, and dashboarding skills.
- Proficiency in Power BI, SAP BW and SAP is essential
- Experience with import costing, foreign exchange impacts, and supply chain finance.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Prior experience in the performance materials, chemicals, or specialty ingredients sector is highly desirable.
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
- Ability to work effectively with cross functional and cross divisional teams
- Self-starter with strong planning and time management skills.
If you are excited about this challenging opportunity and eager to contribute to the growth and success of DKSH, please submit your application and your CV.