Marketing Commercial Analyst Site / Location: Australia Post Ref #: 12363902 Opening Date: 04-Oct-2024 Work Type: Permanent Full Time Description & Requirements Help us deliver like never beforeAustralia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We're delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We're moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. About the opportunity The Marketing Commercial Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of the marketing budget aligned to our Post26 Enterprise Strategy, Marketing strategy and key priorities. This role is key in supporting the planning of our marketing function, managing appropriate funding allocations, and assisting to drive a more commercially minded Marketing team. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Strategy Planning and Performance, you will oversee vendor management including contracts, reporting and relationship management for all suppliers across the marketing function. You will work closely with the leadership teams of both marketing functions to actively manage marketing spend across the Centre of Excellence and ensure that when required we are able to pivot spend as priorities change. You'll also: Ensure alignment between the Marketing budgets and marketing's key strategic priorities. Embed strong financial governance and reporting practices across the marketing teams. Support the improvement of marketing teams with regards to campaign budget management and month end/forecast processes, including support and training. Support the oversight of all major agency vendor contracts, tenders and budgets. Manage relationship with Finance team to ensure reporting is aligned to Enterprise structures. Accountable for finance deliverables including budget, quarterly forecasts, month end landing position and commentary. Design and develop fit for purpose financial reporting for Marketing leadership team and campaign managers as required. About you We are looking for a dynamic individual, able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. You will have a strong background in reporting and analytics and comfortable managing financial data with the ability to make and articulate decisions. You'll also need: Experience in managing a budget, accruals and reporting. Previous experience in Marketing or in a Commercial Analyst type role. Ability to work at times, within an ambiguous environment and manage changing priorities. Ability to independently progress individual areas of work. How we'll deliver for you Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we're all ages, genders and come from all walks of life. We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They're the TIES that bind our team together. Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose. We're delivering together At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on #J-18808-Ljbffr