Senior Commercial Analyst at Careers

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Commercial Acumen, Stakeholder Management, Financial Modelling, Scenario Analysis, Forecasting, Performance Management, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Revenue Growth Management, FP&A, Business Partnering

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Drive Commercial Decisions. Influence Growth. Shape Customer Strategy. At Lion, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Commercial Analyst to partner closely with our Sales teams to drive profitable growth, improve customer performance, and influence better business decisions. This is not a traditional reporting role. You will partner closely with Sales leaders, providing commercial insights, financial analysis, and recommendations that support customer strategies and drive profitable growth. Success in this role is measured by the quality of insights, recommendations, and commercial outcomes you help deliver. The Role Partner with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, improve profitability, and support commercial decision-making Translate complex financial and commercial data into clear insights, actions, and decisions for stakeholders at all levels Develop data-driven recommendations that influence commercial decisions and improve customer and portfolio performance Partner with Sales teams to optimise customer profitability, evaluate trade investment effectiveness, and support joint business planning activities Evaluate customer investments and strategic initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis Translate performance results into commercial actions by identifying underlying drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended interventions Support decision-making through robust analysis, clear recommendations, and compelling communication of insights Lead forecasting, planning, and performance management activities, identifying risks and opportunities to improve customer and portfolio performance Continuously improve reporting, planning, and insight-generation processes through automation and innovation Leverage analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and multiple data sources to generate insights and improve decision-making About You You are a commercially curious analyst who enjoys understanding what drives business performance and using data to influence decisions. You are equally comfortable analysing complex information, challenging conventional thinking, and translating insights into practical actions that deliver results. What You'll Bring 5+ years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Growth Management, or Finance Business Partnering roles. CA or CPA qualified Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline Strong commercial acumen with a deep interest in understanding customers, markets, and growth drivers Naturally curious and proactive, with a desire to uncover insights and challenge conventional thinking Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to provide recommendations and constructively challenge thinking Ability to balance analytical rigour with practical business recommendations Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve insight generation and business outcomes Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into compelling business narratives Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualisation and analytics tools On Offer Growth on tap - Whether you’re deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we’re committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet Iconic brands, real impact - You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next Apply Apply now and help shape what’s next at Lion! We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies. If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at talentacquisition@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales teams to provide commercial insights and financial analysis that drive profitable growth and optimize customer performance. Lead forecasting and planning activities while leveraging AI and automation tools to improve decision-making processes.