Commercial Analyst

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

Step into the role of a Commercial Analyst - Property where you’ll be the go-to expert to help assess the commercials of property proposals and facilities services.

You'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency improvements across our processes, create innovative reporting tools and financial models to measure store performance, and play a key part in shaping the future of our business. You'll also construct thorough business cases for important initiatives and support their successful delivery, making a tangible impact on our strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

As a Commercial Analyst working for Kmart and Target, you will:    

• Collaborate with the business to prepare budgets and forecasts and analyse key drivers of variances within property, for both opex and capex with a particular focus on Facilities.
• Provide insights to improve the sales and profit of our store network.
•   Work with the business to prepare and assess new store and lease proposals including preparation of board papers for approval.
• Prepare relevant reports to assess the performance of the property business unit.
• Assist with general reporting tasks, internally and externally.
• Provide commercial support to project teams and relevant business units for ad-hoc analysis, business case development and general queries as required.  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

•  Problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic operating environment, using analytical and financial modelling skills to provide commercial advice.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity, either in Retail, Property or Facilities.
• Proficiency in using financial systems and tools (eg. SAP, TM1, Power BI, Microsoft Excel), in a commercial environment.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (financial modelling strongly regarded).
• A proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, including the confidence to present and exert influence as needed.
• Ability to drive improvements, meet multiple competing deadlines and ensure high attention to detail.
• Tertiary qualifications in commerce or business, with accounting or finance majors.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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