Financial Analyst

Candidate Description

With more than a decade of progressive experience in financial and commercial analysis across retail, fashion and FMCG environments, this professional excels at transforming data into actionable insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging platforms such as Dynamics AX, SAP S/4 HANA and Microsoft 365, they bring deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, KPI development and data-driven decision support for multi-site operations in organisations including a Fashion Retailer, a Wholesale Distributor and a Fashion Group.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through advanced proficiency in SQL-based analytics, TM1 modelling and SAP reporting, complemented by strong skills in data visualisation and stakeholder communication. Key achievements include identifying AUD millions in loss-making SKUs for a Wholesale Distributor's private-label range, engineering dynamic labour-budget models that improved service levels for a Fashion Group, and standardising KPI dashboards across a Fashion Retailer's Australian and New Zealand operations. Experienced in end-to-end financial processes—from AP/AR to payroll and variance analysis—they thrive in fast-paced, data-rich environments.

Collaborative and results-oriented, this individual has led cross-functional engagements with marketing, merchandising, IT and finance teams, mentoring store managers and analysts to adopt best-practice reporting methodologies. Their adaptability across geographies and sectors, coupled with an MBA-level education, positions them as a valuable partner for organisations seeking to elevate financial insight, strengthen commercial strategies and accelerate sustainable growth.