Commercial Analyst

September 17, 2024

Danone

Chatswood

OTHER

About the job Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic team. This diverse, business-facing permanent position offers the opportunity to engage not only with Finance divison but also across the broader ANZ business. As a critical member of the Specialised Nutrition Finance team, you will be responsible for key controlling and reporting requirements. You will also play a pivotal role in cross-functional teams, supporting various departments on value-added activities, informing decision-making, and contributing to business deliverables.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Controlling: Controlling and reporting trade and marketing spend, performing month-end financial tasks, and maintaining pricing conditions in SAP.
Reporting: A&P, Topline and mid-month trend reporting in Magnitude, preparing regional monthly end and forecast reports, maintaining and sharing monthly business reporting, and submitting quarterly Tender reports.
Business Partnering: Supporting A&P spend planning and budget management, assisting with annual Brand Planning, supporting on monthly sales target delivery and trade spend management, preparing P&L for tender submissions, and offering ad hoc financial support as required by the business.
Business Cases: participating in cross-functional teams for NPD delivery, supporting business case preparation, partnering with project leads for post-evaluation and sharing of key learnings.

About you You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for finance and business partnering. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in cross-functional environments. Your ability to analyse data, provide insightful reports, and support decision-making processes makes you an invaluable asset to any team. You are proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of our organisation.

Ideally you will have:

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant business experience in a business facing role. Experience in an FMCG/Retail environment an advantage.
Advanced Excel and strong Power Point skills
SAP, Power BI experience is beneficial and prior TTM system knowledge/exposure an advantage
University accounting degree, major in commerce or accounting preferred
CA / CPA / CIMA qualified or working towards one of these qualifications.
Ability to prioritise multiple deliverables and stakeholders within tight timelines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

About us At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like Yo Pro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare
Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.
Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER
We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

A high-performing, collaborative team culture
Flexible Hybrid working
Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

Competitive Total Reward package including

- Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
- 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
- Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.

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