About the role

The Commercial Finance Analyst will partner with business stakeholders to deliver insightful performance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. They will also provide financial modelling and analytical support to drive strategic decision-making and business growth.

What they look for

Financial analysis Management accounting Budgeting Forecasting Financial modelling Variance analysis Business intelligence KPI monitoring Stakeholder management Strategic planning Cash flow analysis Balance sheet management Data-driven reporting Scenario analysis Problem-solving Creative thinking

Requirements

Candidates must hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance and possess 3+ years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis. Professional certification such as CPA, CA, or CIMA is required or currently being pursued.

Benefits

Hybrid working model Career development opportunities Progression opportunities Collaborative team environment

Full description

📍 Melbourne | Hybrid working (1–2 days in office)

💰 Competitive salary + career growth opportunities

📊 Strategic finance role supporting business performance and decision-making

Our Opportunity

Pacific Smiles Group is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team and support the financial performance and growth of Australia's largest branded dental network.

Reporting to the Group Commercial Manager, you'll partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver timely, accurate and insightful performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial reporting with commercial insight — translating numbers into meaningful, actionable recommendations that help shape the future direction of the business.

Based in Malvern with hybrid working, you'll be part of a collaborative finance team focused on continuous improvement, data-driven insights and business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Planning & Budgeting

Support the development of multi-year business plans and annual budgets, including cash flow and balance sheet

Partner with stakeholders to build financial models that support organisational strategy

Monitor the financial health of the business, provide insight into variance analysis and collaboratively develop recommendations on future actions

Provide input into financial risks and trade-offs impacting business decisions

Commercial & Performance Reporting

Support the development and delivery of regular business performance reporting and variance analysis

Utilise business intelligence tools to drive frictionless, data-driven reporting

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify root causes and provide actionable insights that drive accountability and performance improvement

Support board reporting and key stakeholder financial information requirements

Partner with leaders across the business to help interpret financial results

Forecasting & Commercial Insight

Support the rolling forecast process across the business, including cash flow and balance sheet

Monitor performance against forecast, communicate variances and recommend future actions

Conduct scenario analysis and financial modelling to guide business decisions and illustrate trade-offs

Build collaborative stakeholder relationships to improve forecasting accuracy and engagement

Finance Team Support

Provide financial modelling and analytical support for strategic, capital and investment decisions

Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and data-driven reporting

Assist the broader finance team with analysis, reporting and ad-hoc projects

About You

You're a commercially curious accountant who enjoys translating numbers into insights that drive better decisions.

You will likely bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field

CPA / CA / CIMA (or working towards)

3+ years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis or commercial finance

Strong experience producing management reporting and enterprise-wide budgeting and forecasting

Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with strong problem-solving and creative thinking

Knowledge of accounting and finance regulatory, compliance and reporting requirements

Confidence communicating financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Bonus experience:

Power BI or other data visualisation tools

ERP systems such as Pronto

Working with databases

Why Join Pacific Smiles Group?

At Pacific Smiles Group, we’re passionate about improving the dental health of Australians and supporting our people to grow and succeed.

You'll enjoy:

Hybrid working model (1–2 days in office)

Career development and progression opportunities

Exposure to a national healthcare organisation

A collaborative and supportive team environment

The opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to help drive commercial insights in a growing national organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 17th August

Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.

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