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REA Group Commercial Analyst in Richmond, Australia
Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team
An exciting opportunity that will support our Mortgage Choice line of business
Permanent role based in Melbourne
We're REA
REA Group (https://www.rea-group.com/about-us/about-rea-group/) is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
It’s an exciting time to be part of Financial Services. You will be part of a team working together to solve unique challenges, like how to better connect Australian property seekers with finance and mortgage advice.
With our rich database of consumer information, intense focus on the property search experience, digital home loan capability, and our network of more than 1,000 Mortgage Choice brokers around the country, we are uniquely positioned to make finding the right finance part of finding the right home.
The Commercial Analyst will be a key business partner working within the Commercial Finance team They will provide analysis and insights with a view to maximising commercial outcomes.
What the role is all about
Track, analyse and report financial and business performance that is impactful, useful and timely that enables effective business decision making
Own forecast & budget processes/models, working closely with Leadership teams
Support the monthly financial reporting processes, and ad hoc financial analysis, insights & recommendations
Model new initiatives and work with the business to deliver financially viable strategies on new business models
Establish relationships within Finance and cross functionally to be an effective business partner. Listen to others, contribute by sharing & educating, collaborate to achieve the best commercial outcomes
Drive continuous improvement in operating processes to promote fit-for-purpose reporting, system and operational efficiency
Proactively identify and manage financial risks and opportunities with the business
Demonstrate an adequate level of understanding of relevant professional accounting and regulatory standards and control environment that facilitates REA in conducting its operations and fulfilling its statutory obligations
Who we’re looking for
Someone with a few runs on the board – experience within Big 4 or industry experience
CA/CPA qualified
Analysis, modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience
Advanced excel skills
Strong initiative; willingness to take ownership
Excellent analytical capabilities, numeracy skills and accountability
Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens
Demonstrated commercial acumen and stakeholder management
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
*We offer: *
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life
Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed
*Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion *
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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