Job Senior Commercial Analyst, Richmond

• Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team

• Two exciting positions available within our Commercial Finance team

• Permanent roles based in Melbourne

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 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 working within the Commercial Finance team. They will provide analysis and insights with a view to maximising 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

• Track, analyse and report financial and business performance that is impactful, useful and timely that enables effective business decisions making

• Assess and evaluate the financial returns of key projects and investments aligning to REA's strategy. Provide insight and recommendations regarding the financial viability of the capital investment

• 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

• 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 its 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 in an accounting firm 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 - https://rea.to/hybrid-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.

If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know us a bit more through our various social channels?

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