Commercial Analyst

VALD is the world leader in musculoskeletal technology, providing innovative human-measurement technology to over 10,000 clients in over 150 countries.  

If you have a favourite team in the NBA, EPL, or NFL, there's a good chance they use VALD products. 

Since its humble beginnings in 2015 in Brisbane, Australia, VALD has grown to a team of over 300 team members in over 30 countries, with five offices across four continents. 

Driven by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, sports scientists, designers, developers and engineers, VALD's suite of systems offer unparalleled insight into human movement, performance, injury risk and rehabilitation. 

About the role 

We are seeking a hands-on Commercial Analyst to join our finance team. This is a critical role responsible for driving our budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the business (including senior leadership). Your work will help translate strategic goals into financial outcomes and actionable insights, and equally you will provide analysis of our financial and sales data to provide insights on the business. You will own the monthly calculation and reporting of key commercial metrics including Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and unit sales metrics. You will also support the broader business with a range of adhoc tasks and analysis. 

This role does not have direct reports but requires a high level of ownership, accountability, and collaboration across the business. We are looking for someone who is has strong Excel and financial modelling skills, and will bring critical thinking and inquisitive thought about VALD's key financial metrics. You will thrive in this role if you are someone who strives to understand how senior leadership view and manage the business and can build models that reflect and support that vision. 

The ideal candidate will be a true team player who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. We need someone with a can-do attitude for whom no task is too big or small.  

What will you do?  

• Own the calculation, reporting and analysis of key commercial metrics including ARR and unit sales metrics.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget model and rolling forecast model.
• Lead the rolling forecast process.
• Collaborate across internal functions to develop financial model inputs and assumptions while ensuring accuracy of inputs. 
• Translate complex financial and non-financial data into business insights and actionable recommendations. 
• Support finance and the broader business with adhoc reporting and analysis. 

To qualify for the role, there are some basic minimum requirements:  

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, top tier accountancy or equivalent corporate roles, where you will have demonstrated experience in and understanding of financial modelling, FP&A or corporate finance. 
• Strong modelling skills with a demonstrated history of building/ developing models for commercial analytics and three-way financial reporting. 
• Expert attention to detail.
• Adaptable to change and a proven track record of working in a fast-paced organisation.
• Highly collaborative with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Comfortable operating in a multi-currency environment. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Experience with financial systems (ideally NetSuite).
• CA/CPA/ CFA qualifications (or studying towards) beneficial. 

Why VALD? 

You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic company that has a culture around the belief that anything is possible with hard work, creativity, dedication, and good timing.  

VALD's best asset is not our technology but our people and culture. We have a range of benefits we offer to our team. Some of our perks and benefits include: 

• Competitive market salary in a down-to-earth, inclusive and vibrant work environment. 
• Learning from a range of high-performing individuals and teams across a range of disciplines and geographies doing interesting and varied work.  
• Flexible working environment, with a casual dress code – no more corporate attire, T–shirts are the norm. You can also say goodbye to billable hours and timesheets. 
• Table tennis, basketball court, end-of-trip facilities with bike and scooter racks if that’s your thing.  
• Chefs that prepare you delicious fresh breakfast and lunch every day! 
• On-site barista to make your coffee just as you like it. 
• Team gym, remedial massage therapy, subsidised access to physiotherapy and exercise physiology services. 

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment 

While the successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, we are committed to growing and empowering an inclusive VALD team. That's why we actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accessibility assistance at any stage of the process, please let us know.