Woolworths

Senior Business Analyst - Capital & Commercial Insights

• Combine commercial finance acumen with advanced SQL capabilities to deliver insights and steer business performance.
• Permanent, full time role 
• Norwest Sydney based with hybrid work arrangements

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.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams work in a flexible work environment, including working from home 2 days per week. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. 

The Opportunity

As a SBA you will maximise capital efficiency and shape the direction of future deployments. You will be responsible for analysis and reporting for the performance of the investment program. This ranges from reporting top-line performance to deep-diving on drivers such as customer shifts, department optimisations, archetype roll-outs and store inclusions. This role will use these insights to inform recommendations to the broader 360 team across retail banners. 

Additionally, the role is responsible for building and managing trusted relationships with key business partners, including the Director of Format Development, Network & Strategy, and the Director of Smarter Operations, and their teams. 

What you'll do

You are more than a reporter; you are a commercial advisor who translates complex datasets into store-level strategy. More specifically you will:

Conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) for AU-Retail, identifying variances between proposed and actual results to extract strategic learnings.

Undertake root cause analysis on POCs and Pilots, utilising financial and customer data to determine how to enhance specific programs.

Build trusted relationships with the Directors of Format Development and Smarter Operations, acting as a "thought leader" in investment decisions.

Ensure insights are incorporated into future deployment plans and help shape the future of the Woolworths network.

Leverage SQL (BigQuery) and Looker to automate reporting pipelines and collaborate with Data Science teams to build scalable data assets.

What you'll bring

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and a mastery of financial systems like SAP and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• CA/CPA qualification (preferred)
• Advanced data modeling skills with the ability to build "best-in-class" business cases that incorporate commercial and performance insights.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders, moving projects from initial concept through to successful implementation.
• Exceptional storyboarding and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to "make the complex simple" for diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of capital programs, cost/benefit analysis, and the link between financial modeling and long-term strategic objectives.
• An innovative and curious approach to problem-solving, focused on identifying trends, root causes, and opportunities for capital efficiency.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

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.

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. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.