Join Workwear Group, part of Wesfarmers Group Commercial Analyst position supporting multiple business units
Collaborative team environment with open leadership
6 month fixed term contract starting March 2020
About Us
The Workwear Group brings together the very best of the Australian & New Zealand workwear industry into a single, focused business. We’ve united iconic industrial and imagewear brands that have been clothing workers for most of the past century: King Gee, Hard Yakka and NNT. We are striving to become a market leader, sending over one million garments to more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe and The Pacific. In New Zealand, Workwear Group operates in an end to end environment from design to manufacturing to logistics
About the Role
An exciting role has become available within our Finance team for a Commercial Analyst, located in Albany. In this pivotal role, you will provide commercial advice and deliver metrics on underlying corporate performance by utilising key insights to enhance decision making across the business. You will focus on monthly reporting and play a key part in process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Managing annual standard costing revaluation and accurately maintaining standard costs and price files
Managing the month end reporting and commentary of sales and margin by customer
Sales and Margin analysis by customer and product. Identifying actions which may improve margin
Participating in formulation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, incorporating sales, margins and expenses
Making recommendations on product cost reviews
Costing and pricing modelling, review of recoveries statements (manufacturing, planning, and supply chain)
Process improvement initiatives as required
About You
This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise a variety of commercial skills and demonstrate strong aptitude to liaise with various stakeholders across the business.
You will possess:
An analytical mind with ability to problem solve, identify trends and actively address upcoming issues and opportunities.
Proven ability to partner with the business leaders and drive cases for financial success
2+ years costing experience preferably in a business environment incorporating manufacturing
Demonstrated aptitude in monthly sales and margin reporting and analysis
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
Strong understanding of company P&L and key drivers
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Tertiary Business /Accounting Qualification
Desirable to have or be studying towards membership of an internationally recognised Accounting Profession
Advanced Excel skills
You will be rewarded with a range of employee benefits including; exposure to innovative brands, career progression, a competitive salary, a wide range of employee discounts and a safe, fun and supportive working environment.
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