Woolworths

Business Analyst - Commercial (Grocery Food)

• Norwest, Sydney location with WFH availability
• 6 month FTC opportunity, possible extension
• Work with one of the best buying teams in Australia with global experience and expertise - learn from the best

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst for a 6-month FTC opportunity. In this key commercial role you will be supporting the Buying and Merchandising teams across assigned portfolios. You will take ownership of the financial analysis for your assigned portfolios and act as a proactive partner to the commercial business.

What you'll do

• Lead the weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis of financial performance with diligent analysis on market drivers of supply and demand.
• Provide insightful analysis and clear commentary by working with the Category Managers and Merchandise Managers on key drivers and performance trends.
• Supporting the Commercial team to accurately forecast future Sales and GP for weekly outlooks, monthly forecast, AOP and strategic planning purposes.
• Partnering with the commercial, pricing and strategy team to build and implement strategic initiatives that drive market share and profit.
• Identifying promotional investment risks and ensuring they’re managed and captured in the forecast result. This includes involvement in higher risk forecast planning (e.g Xmas/Easter) and ensuring end to end alignment.
• Conduct analysis on promotional effectiveness, excess stocks and project related work on CAPEX, investment buys and forward purchases. Partnering with stakeholders to develop workable action plans in relation to adverse trends.

What you'll bring

• CA/CPA qualification.
• Proven business partnering skills with a strong desire to add commercial value through analysis and problem solving skills. Ideally, you will have had FMCG experience and supported sales teams.
• Understanding of category management principles, pricing strategy and promo planning and effectiveness. Experience in managing retail scan, promo funding and coop claims.
• Ability to deal with multi-dimensional and large amounts of data, conduct analysis and provide recommendations.
• Able to communicate complex financial information in a simple and relevant manner across a wide range of audience. Strong presentation and storyboarding skills, with the ability to converse complex information with a wide range of finance and non finance stakeholders.
• Advanced experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, and GCP.
• A track record of identifying financial gaps and suggesting practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritise team efforts to support business requirements.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.