Commercial Analyst

About the role
 

We are looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team, on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Commercial Analyst supports Elders Rural Services’ Retail Products business by delivering operational finance, analytics, and systems expertise. You’ll provide insights to drive commercial decision-making, oversee procure-to-pay processes for imported products, and ensure accurate reporting and data integrity across the network. This role is pivotal in supporting business performance, inventory management, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities
 

• Analyse financial performance indicators including inventory, revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor and manage inventory data, stockturns, ageing trends, and product master data integrity.
• Develop, maintain, and improve reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models to provide actionable insights.
• Lead initiatives to optimise working capital and align inventory management with broader business objectives.
• Provide financial and operational support to internal teams and branch network stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across Retail Products operations.
• Maintain accurate and standardised product and procurement master data.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and organisational policies.

About you
 

• Proven experience in financial and commercial analysis, inventory management, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other analytics/financial modelling tools.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems, retail master data, and inventory tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Motivated team player with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience in a sales organisation and/or agricultural environment is highly regarded.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

 We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information please contact Anthony Dodd at Anthony.Dodd@elders.com.au or on 0467 812 236

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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