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Senior Commercial Analyst
- CBD, Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs, VIC, Australia, 3000
- Full time
About The Sussan Group
The Sussan Group is home to iconic heritage Australian fashion brands; Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae. Since our humble beginnings in Melbourne in 1939, we've upheld values of fashion excellence and community care. Between our three well-loved brands, we now have over 450 stores and an incredible workforce of over 3000 dedicated team members.
The Sussan Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency — not just in environmental factors but in social and governance factors, too.
At The Sussan Group, we’re committed to creating a world where women are driving the change they want to see – both in their wardrobes and their careers.
As a company led and owned by women, we truly understand the transformative power of fashion to uplift and inspire.
- Supporting the Group Commercial Finance Manager and Planning teams by providing commercial analysis across sales, gross profit, inventory and trading performance
- Monitor inventory productivity including weeks cover, stock turn, aged inventory
- Provide analysis and insights into markdown performance including markdown and promotional effectiveness
- Provide commercial analysis supporting strategic and operational decision making
- Develop effective business cases based on analysis to determine future actions to assist the profitability of the business
- Prepare financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis
- Support in the preparation, analysis, evaluation and final submission of seasonal budgets
- Partner with relevant Business departments to support seasonal forecast
- Build strong relationships across Planning, Group Inventory, Retail Operations and Group functions
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Demonstrated experience in Commercial Finance or Merchandise Finance within a retail environment
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce
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CPA or CA accredited (or studying towards)
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Strong understanding of retail financial drivers including sales, GP, Markdown, Open to Buy, Stock Turn, Weeks Cover.
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Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills
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Strong relationships building and business partnering capability
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Reporting and Presentation skills
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills
As a Certified B Corporation and best-in-class employer, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive.
- Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
- Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ethical sourcing, decarbonisation journey and circularity through our Seamless Foundation membership.
- Participate in our long-standing community partnership programs with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), Women’s Community Shelters and headspace.
- Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth – and, most importantly, future thinking.
We also offer some amazing benefits, including:
- Free onsite parking at our Cremorne head office
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Generous team member product discount
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Wellness Leave – 2 additional paid days of leave per year to focus on your health and wellbeing
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Discounted private health insurance
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Great team member referral bonus
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Flexible working arrangements
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Career development opportunities
If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with The Sussan Group.
The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.
Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.