About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Commercial Analyst to serve as the strategic bridge between our Australian regional commercial teams and our Global Travel finance function. This is a high-impact role where you will go beyond "crunching numbers" to identify the "so-what" behind performance.

You will act as the primary finance partner for the APAC region, ensuring that the mechanics of commissions and rebates are flawless while delivering deep-dive insights that drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Business Partnering

• Act as the dedicated finance partner for Australian Sales and Commercial leadership.

• Provide analysis on customer performance, mix, risks, and opportunities to drive regional strategy.

• Evaluate new business profitability and update commercial offerings for existing clients.

2. Commissions & Rebates Oversight

• Manage the end-to-end regional commission process, ensuring accurate and timely calculations.

• Partner with the Rebates Team to ensure all accruals and reconciliations align with active customer contracts.

• Audit rebate structures to prevent leakage and improve margin transparency.

3. Insight, Risk & Opportunity (R&O)

• Maintain a live "Risks and Opportunities" register for the region, feeding into the monthly global FP&A cycle.

• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking regional KPIs and sales pipeline health.

• Own the forecast and budget movements specifically for the APAC region.

4. Global Integration

• Synchronize regional reporting with Global (UK) FP&A requirements.

• Navigate time-zone differences effectively to ensure the AU Commercial team and UK Finance remain aligned.

Skills & Experience

• Experience: 3–5 years in Commercial Analysis, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA/CA/CIMA (part or full qualification) is highly regarded.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills are essential. Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Anaplan) and CRM data is preferred.

• Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of P&L management, revenue recognition, and accrual accounting.

• Communication: Ability to translate complex data into concise, actionable summaries for senior stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Autonomous & Disciplined: As your direct manager is based in the UK, you must be comfortable managing your own workload, deadlines, and priorities.

• Analytical Mindset: You enjoy the "detective work" of finance—identifying trends and finding the story hidden within the data.

• Time-Zone Flexibility: To ensure successful collaboration with our UK HQ, you must be willing to work outside of standard 9-to-5 AEST hours (e.g., early mornings or late evenings) as required.

What We Offer

• Autonomy: A unique opportunity to shape how finance supports a high-growth region.

• Global Exposure: Direct visibility to senior leadership in the UK and membership in a global FP&A community.

• Strategic Impact: A "seat at the table" where your insights directly influence commercial decision-making.