Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst job description

The Commercial Analyst delivers data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. This role involves financial modelling, performance analysis, and stakeholder reporting, ensuring commercial outcomes align with business goals and market conditions in New Zealand.

Commercial Analyst duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Commercial Analyst include:

Developing and maintaining financial models to assess profitability, pricing strategies, and business cases

Analysing revenue, margin, and cost drivers to identify commercial opportunities and risks

Partnering with stakeholders across New Zealand-based teams to support forecasting and budgeting cycles

Providing commercial input into tenders, contracts, and investment proposals

Preparing performance dashboards, variance analyses, and executive reporting packs

Conducting market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform strategic planning

Supporting decision-making through scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis

Ensuring reporting outputs comply with NZ IFRS and IRD requirements where relevant

Contributing to continuous improvement of analytical tools, reporting processes, and business insights

Commercial Analyst job qualifications and requirements

A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required. CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification (or working towards) is advantageous.

Requirements include:

3+ years’ experience in commercial, financial, or business analysis roles

Strong financial modelling and Excel skills, including scenario and sensitivity analysis

Proven ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights

Proficiency in business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SAP)

Solid understanding of NZ IFRS reporting standards and IRD compliance obligations

Strong stakeholder engagement skills across finance and non-finance teams

Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision support

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Salary for Commercial Analyst

135000 - 180000

25th Percentile

135000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

160000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

180000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.

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