Commercial Analyst

profilegroup ·www.profilegroup.co.nz

Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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The Opportunity
This role offers you the chance to move beyond traditional number-crunching into true commercial partnership. You’ll provide critical insights that enable better decision-making, optimise profitability, and drive sustainable growth in exciting projects. With exposure to strategic initiatives, financial modelling, and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll develop your skills, advance your career, and contribute to meaningful work that matters. We value work-life balance, professional development, and a supportive, values-led culture that lets you thrive both professionally and personally.

The Company
We are a leading company in the design, delivery, and management of critical communication solutions. Our focus is on serving customers, partners, employees, and communities through innovative technology that helps build safe and resilient societies. Guided by our core values of commitment to listen, courage to act, and integrity to deliver, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

The Role:
  • Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis, including variance, margin, and profitability insights to support decision-making
  •  Lead or support project budgeting, forecasting, and business case preparation aligned with strategic objectives
  •  Prepare monthly performance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
  •  Partner with business units to evaluate commercial opportunities, pricing strategies, and investment decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis
  •  Gather, validate, and manage financial and operational data ensuring integrity and accuracy
  •  Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, communicating complex information clearly
  •  Identify financial risks and contribute to compliance, governance, and internal control processes
Your Profile:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or law
  • 5+ years’ experience in a commercial finance analyst or equivalent role, with strong commercial acumen – we’re particularly interested in candidates from Big 4 or those with proven ability to deliver business value through strategic analysis
  • Highly skilled in financial analysis, modelling, reporting, and translating data into actionable recommendations
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused with a passion for driving commercial outcomes
Application Instructions:
Full working rights are required and no sponsorship is offered. Apply via the relevant link or for more information contact Louis on louis@profilegroup.co.nz 0224 269 569.

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Who is hiring for the Commercial Analyst role?
profilegroup is hiring for the Commercial Analyst position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Commercial Analyst job located?
The Commercial Analyst role with profilegroup is based in Christchurch, NZ.
Is the Commercial Analyst role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at profilegroup.
What experience level is the Commercial Analyst role?
The Commercial Analyst position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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