Strategy Analyst (Commercial)

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ALDI Stores Australia seeks a Strategy Analyst (Commercial) for FP&A in Minchinbury on a full-time 12-month contract. You will translate market trends and strategic initiatives into clear financial logic, support capital allocation through robust business cases, and produce board briefs linking operations to profitability. Requires commercial finance or consulting experience, ideally Big 4 or internal strategy, and strong data storytelling with Excel Think-Cell and Power BI or Tableau. Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders. Remuneration ranges from $143,400 to $163,500 incl super, with 5 weeks leave, hybrid work, parental leave and wellbeing programs. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable impact and align with ALDI’s Good Different ethos.

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

Join a highly impactful team as a Strategy Analyst (Commercial) in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a 12-month contract opportunity. 

You will play a key role in driving financial strategies by providing clear commercial insight into how strategic initiatives and investments impact cost, profitability, and return on capital in a retail environment. You will have the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on the business and influencing the business to maintain its competitive position in the market.

What does the role involve?   

• Analyse and review market trends, key economic drivers of retail performance to connect strategies into operational activities and financial outcomes.
• Review strategic initiatives and programs for financial logic, feasibility, impact and synthesise ambiguity into clear messages.
• Support capital allocation and investment decisions through structured business cases and link operational performance to financial and RNOA outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and review of commercial frameworks  and processes to optimise decision-making and operational effectiveness.
• Translate complex datasets from multiple sources, financial models and develop board-ready presentations and documents.
• Report and analyse actuals against budgets and forecasts, providing in-depth commercial insights into performance.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within a commercial finance, consulting, business analysis environment or similar highly regarded.
• Background in Big 4, strategy consulting, internal strategy, or PMO highly regarded.
• Proven demonstrated experience of financial planning, analysis, developing business cases and assessing performance analysis.
• Ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform and drive strategic decision-making within a dynamic business environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesis information to Executive Board stakeholders.
• Proficiency in utilising various reporting tools to analyse data- such as Excel, Think-Cell, Power Bi or Tableau.

Additional Information

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Boost your wellbeing with the MyALDI wellbeing program with discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance.

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $143,400 - $163,500 including Superannuation.

At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit www.aldicareers.com.au