This Senior Commercial Business Analyst role is responsible for business analysis, with a strong focus on providing evidence-based advice through developing projections and scenario modelling leading to improved decision-making outcomes.
This position supports the strategic and financial objectives of the university and provides analytical support in financial, workforce, student load planning and forecasting and business model domains.
Client Details
The client is a leading University located in Melbourne. They are an instantly recognisable business and well known across the sector.
Description
The Senior Commercial Business Analyst will meet the below requirements-
- Provide analysis to support the CFO group's strategy and performance objectives through the delivery of critical analyses across different domains, scenario modelling and projections.
- Undertaking project work including the identification of opportunities in performance and growth.
- Working cross-functionally, identify data requirements and modelling solutions to inform strategic, operational and domain specific decision making at the University.
- Work with the relevant stakeholders to assist with benchmarking analysis and preparing performance reports, provide insights and analysis into financial sustainability.
- Support continuous improvement activities with the Strategic Advisory and Analytics team to ensure services are delivered more efficiently, effectively and consistently.
- Co-ordination and analysis across the university regarding costs and revenue analysis, revenue projections and other tools and models.
- Point of contact for in depth analysis across different financial dimensions (revenue, cost) and associated business drivers.
- Support and manage small projects regarding financial / business initiatives.
- Analyses to inform planning and budgeting and forecasting process.
- Support scenario analysis and predictive modelling to aid decision making around key business drivers.
- Identify opportunities for initiatives from insight analysis and work on initiatives around finance process, systems and data pertaining to revenue and costs.
- Working in consultative and collaborative manner to ensure the delivery of high-quality output of insights.
- Development and maintenance of high-level knowledge on the faculty and university revenue and costing models as required.
Profile
The Senior Commercial Business Analyst will meet the below requirements-
- Extensive experience using Power Bi
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills with a high-level of expertise in Excel, including proficiency in financial modelling as well as creation and manipulation of pivot tables.
- Ability to build and establish strong relationships and work collaboratively with individuals cross-functionally and external to the University across all levels;
- Ability to perform and supervise multiple activities relating to financial sustainability and objectives;
- Demonstrated track record of success in developing, implementing and monitoring organisational performance;
- Demonstrated capacity to think and plan strategically and to provide business planning, analytics, reporting and advice in a large complex organisation;
- Highly developed skills in analytical research, problem solving and conceptual skills including modelling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and data acquisition and manipulation;
- Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, agility and innovation, while maintaining commitment to achieving outcomes;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and influence a range of stakeholders across all levels and develop strong working relationships;
- Experience in large finance ERPs
Job Offer
The business is offering a generous salary for the Senior Commercial Business Analyst position. Flexible/Hybrid working available however some in office days are required
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Robert Husbands on 0466534***