Finance Analyst – Commercial & Marketing

A finance role? Or a true business partner role? At Nando's, it's never just about the numbers. It's about the story behind them. The decisions they unlock. The impact they drive. This isn't your typical back-office analyst gig. You'll sit right at the heart of the business - partnering with Commercial, Marketing and Leadership teams to shape strategy, influence decisions, and help our restaurants win. And the best part? While this role is fully self-sufficient, there's a clear pathway to step into a Finance Manager role as you grow your impact. What You'll Love at Nando's Free Nando's: Meals on us when you work (yes, really 🔥) Flex That Works: Full-time role with flexibility for 9-day fortnights or condensed schedules Hybrid Life: Split your time between our state‑of‑the‑art Richmond Restaurant Support office, overlooking the Yarra River 🌳, and working from home 🏠 Be You: Bring your whole self to a values led, inclusive family that genuinely cares Grow With Us: Real development, real ownership, real opportunity Work + Play: Epic team events, legendary company gatherings and plenty of fun Wellness Support: Access resources for mental health, fitness, nutrition and finances Do Good: Make a difference through community support, sustainability, social impact and inclusion What's Cooking? 🍗 This is a high-impact commercial finance role where you'll act as a true business partner to our Commercial and Marketing teams. You'll own and influence key financial decisions across P&L performance, gross margin optimisation, pricing, promotions and campaigns - helping turn big ideas into measurable results. From new product launches (NPD) to existing product improvements (EPD), to campaign reviews and promotional planning, you'll be right in the mix - modelling, analysing and guiding what success looks like. What You'll Be Doing Be the Business Partner: Work closely with Marketing, Commercial and senior leaders to guide decision-making Own the Numbers: Manage and optimise P&L performance and gross margin outcomes Model the Future: Build and deliver financial models for forecasting, scenario planning and campaigns Drive Smarter Decisions: Evaluate ROI on promotions, pricing and brand initiatives Support Product Innovation: Partner on NPD & EPD - modelling financial outcomes and profitability Turn Data into Insight: Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights (no finance jargon!) Shape Strategy: Influence commercial planning with evidence-based recommendations Who You Are You're more than technically strong - you're a connector, translator and influencer. You bring: Strong financial modelling and commercial acumen - this is your bedrock Confidence managing stakeholders across leadership and cross-functional teams The ability to break down financial insights into clear, practical takeaways A collaborative mindset - you love working with different people and perspectives Patience and resilience - you know great outcomes take alignment Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Flexibility and agility - you adapt as the business moves Strong communication and tech skills (Excel, BI tools, etc.) Most importantly, you love being in roles where you can influence, partner and make a real impact - not just report on it. 🔥 Ready to Fire It Up? If you're looking for a role where finance meets strategy, where insight drives action, and where you can truly step into your potential - we'd love to hear from you. Our global purpose is Changing Lives, Together. At its core, this means we want to change the world around us by making a real difference to people's lives. This passion to make a difference starts with our Nandocas (how we say staff), because when they're being their best, brilliant selves, epic things happen. Our purpose guides and inspires us as we grow, so you may find us out in our communities lending a hand, connecting with customers and taking every opportunity to be a force for good. Click on the images below to explore how we're Changing Lives, Together. To find out more about Nando's Australia click here. To find out more about Nando's New Zealand click here Nando's Australia Facebook Glassdoor LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Nando's NZ Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube