SENIOR COMMERCIAL ANALYST

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.

Our Opportunity

Our Senior Commercial Analyst will provide commercial finance support across The Sussan Group through providing high quality financial analysis, business partnering and commercial insights that supports profitable decision making.

Based in our Cremorne head office and reporting into our Group Commercial Finance Manager, this role supports financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, trading analysis and strategic initiatives across the business.

Your strong relationship building capabilities and commercial acumen coupled with your critical thinking will support in influencing effective business outcomes through sound financial analysis. You will be a true business partner, working and partnering with Group Inventory, Planning, Retail Operations and Group functions.

You will provide specialist merchandise finance support through analysis of inventory productivity, Open-to-Buy management, markdown optimisation and department/category performance to maximise sales, margin and stock productivity.

Key responsibilities will include:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

Demonstrated experience in Commercial Finance or Merchandise Finance within a retail environment

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce

CPA or CA accredited (or studying towards)

Strong understanding of retail financial drivers including sales, GP, Markdown, Open to Buy, Stock Turn, Weeks Cover.

Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong relationships building and business partnering capability

Reporting and Presentation skills

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Here’s why you should choose a career at The Sussan Group:

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

Generous team member product discount

Wellness Leave – 2 additional paid days of leave per year to focus on your health and wellbeing

Discounted private health insurance

Great team member referral bonus

Flexible working arrangements

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.