Senior Commercial Finance Analyst - Supply Chain

The Role

David Jones exists to inspire like no other. As we continue delivering our ambitious Vision 2025+ transformation agenda, we are committed to creating inspired careers where our people can thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst – Supply Chain Transformation to join our Commercial Finance team. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis, strategic evaluation, and partnering across key transformation initiatives within our Supply Chain operations.

You will be embedded within project teams and operational stakeholders, supporting major business initiatives with data-driven insights, financial modelling, and performance tracking to ensure the successful delivery of transformation outcomes.

What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Partner with project and operational teams to understand challenges and opportunities across major supply chain initiatives and ongoing operations.
• Deliver robust financial analysis, including P&L modelling, scenario analysis, feasibility studies, and post-implementation reviews.
• Support the evaluation of business cases by analysing financial impacts, risks, and mitigation options for proposed initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning, forecasting, and performance tracking across transformation projects.
• Prepare and present decision-support materials and insights for executive-level stakeholders.
• Monitor actuals vs. projections, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for transformation projects and operational teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or innovative financial approaches that enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with the broader finance team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives.

What YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CA/CPA qualified (or near completion).
• Strong experience in commercial finance, ideally within a retail or FMCG supply chain environment.
• Proven experience in business partnering with non-finance stakeholders and providing commercial insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to convey complex financial insights clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight timelines within a fast-paced transformation environment.
• A collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach to driving value and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight timelines within a fast-paced transformation environment.
• A collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach to driving value and continuous improvement.
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• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong financial modelling skills with the ability to handle complex, multi-variable scenarios.
• Ability to lead planning process for multi-functional projects balancing financial and non-financial considerations as well as clearly articulating assumptions
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple competing projects with varying timelines.
• Ability to build strong relationships across various business units and work effectively in cross-functional project teams.

Why WORK FOR US?

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• Opportunity to directly impact major business decisions and shape the future of a leading retail organisation
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions and career goals

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.