Commercial Financial Analyst

Tait Communications

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The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team and play a key role in driving strategic commercial outcomes across the Tait Group.

Reporting to the Group Commercial Manager, this role has a strong focus on advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis to support high-quality commercial decision-making. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust financial models, stress-testing assumptions, evaluating multiple business scenarios, and providing clear insights into risk, margin, profitability, and long-term value creation.

You will provide critical financial insights that enable informed decision-making and support sustainable business performance. Through detailed modelling, forecasting, and commercial analysis, you will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations that influence strategic direction across the organisation.

In this role, you will ensure projects are grounded in robust financial analysis, support accurate budgeting and forecasting, and partner with stakeholders to optimise profitability, manage risk, and support strategic growth.

This role is well suited to an ambitious finance professional who is motivated by growth and development, enjoys working with complex financial data, and is eager to further build their commercial capability within a global organisation.

Based at our Christchurch Head Office, this is a permanent , full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday , with a salary range of $100,000-$120,000 per annum.

The duties of the role will include

Financial Analysis & Insights: Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis, including variance, margin, and profitability analysis.
Provide actionable insights that support both strategic and operational decision-making.
Project Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning : Lead or support the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
Ensure financial plans align with business objectives and market conditions.
Reporting & Performance Management: Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities for business improvement.
Commercial Strategy Support : Partner with business units to evaluate pricing strategies, commercial opportunities, and investment decisions.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models and undertake comprehensive scenario analysis to assess risk, sensitivity, and commercial viability of strategic initiatives.
Data & Information Management: Gather, validate, and maintain financial and operational data from multiple systems and sources.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy for reporting and analysis.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Present complex financial information in a clear, business-focused manner.
Risk & Compliance : Identify financial risks and ensure adherence to policies, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal control and audit processes.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, sound analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate insights with clarity and impact. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, collaboration, and commercial awareness are key.

You will be ambitious, career-focused, and motivated to grow and develop within a commercially driven environment.

You will have:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Law.
At least 3-5 years' post-graduate experience in a commercial finance, corporate finance, or analytical role.
Strong hands-on experience in advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis, including building models from first principles and performing sensitivity and risk analysis.
Demonstrated experience delivering business value through strategic initiatives.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to challenge and influence constructively.

What's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Tait Communications is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

We are encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Sound like your kind of role? If you are looking to take the next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people, please submit your application with CV and cover letter via our online careers site. Only applications submitted through the official application process will be considered.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to request this to be removed.

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com

We are encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.