Commercial Analyst

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KPMG Australia is hiring a Commercial Analyst in Perth for a 12 month fixed term, full-time, onsite. The role covers accurate invoicing, monthly reporting cycles, budget tracking and forecasting support, plus supplier invoice reconciliation to ensure smooth finance operations. You’ll build financial models, present insights to management, and collaborate with Finance to communicate key drivers and risks. Must-have SAP and Excel skills, strong analytical ability, a process improvement mindset, and superb communication under pressure. Desirable: 3+ years in a similar role and CA/CPA or on track. Tips: tailor your CV to invoicing workflows and SAP driven processes, showcase reporting experience, highlight stakeholder engagement and adaptability for public sector learning initiatives, and address the fixed term clearly in your application.

Job Description

KPMG has been appointed as the learning services partner to The Skills Academy - an exciting and innovative approach to skills development for the WA public sector workforce. This one sector approach to learning will deliver a comprehensive suite of courses via a new intuitive and modern technology platform to more than 35,000 staff across 56 participating agencies. 

Developed in partnership with more than 150 subject matter experts from across the WA public sector, 120 courses will be designed specifically for the WA public sector context. Courses will cover a wide range of skills and foundational knowledge required of a modern public sector workforce.

Your Opportunity 

The Commercial Analyst is responsible for the efficient and accurate invoicing process that ensures timely and reliable billing. It also includes establishing structured monthly reporting cycles, maintaining budget tracking, and supporting forecasting activities to provide a clear view of financial performance. In addition, the role manages the reconciliation and processing of supplier invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial operations. Please note this is a 12-month Fixed Term contract.

A key responsibility is conducting detailed financial analyses to uncover trends, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, and highlight potential risks or concerns. The role also prepares and presents insightful financial reports to management, clearly articulating key business drivers and emerging financial trends to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed understanding of the invoicing process and system
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting
• Ensure suppliers are paid correctly and in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making processes
• Key representative with Finance to ensure financial information is accurately communicated

Key Skills and Experience:

• Excellent proficiency in financial software (SAP) and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Proven ability to design and improve financial processes.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Qualifications

Desirable 

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar financial analyst role
• CA/CPA or working towards qualification

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.