Assistant Commercial Analyst

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About the Opportunity

As the Assistant Commercial Analyst, you’ll play a key role supporting day-to-day commercial finance operations, with exposure to reconciliations, month-end and financial data integrity. It’s an ideal role for someone looking to build on an Assistant Accountant or junior analyst background and step into a broader, commercially focused finance position. You’ll also gain ownership of key processes across Corporate Stores and the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), contributing to continuous improvement and supporting more strategic finance initiatives. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based at Macquarie Park, with a hybrid working model of three days in the office.

In this Role

• Preparation of month-end reporting for National Corporate Stores
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for allocated accounts and ensure accuracy
• Prepare and validate financial reports and supporting data, including responding to stakeholder queries
• Support key reporting activities for Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
• Conduct variance and trend analysis to identify key insights and underlying drivers
• Apply and build knowledge of non-trade reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation, reconciliations, and audit-ready records
• Ensure adherence to controls, processes, and approval frameworks

You’re Likely a Match If

• 2-4 years’ experience in accounting, business or assistant commercial analyst role   
• CPA / CA qualified or working towards completion
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and month-end close
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling exposure highly regarded
• Pro-active with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail
• Experience with ERP/reporting tools (e.g. D365, Power BI, TM1) highly regarded

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.